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Why Empathy Matters

By Trout, J. D.

Why Empathy Matters Social Sciences

Why Empathy Matters

By Trout, J. D.

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A road map to empathic and efficient decisions and policies, constructed from new insights in the science of human judgment Faced with another's suffering, human beings feel sympathy and may even be moved to charity. However, for all our good intentions and vaunted free will, we are lousy at making the bigger decisions that actually improve lives. Why? Drawing on his sweeping and innovative research in the fields of psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, philosopher and cognitive scientist J. D. Trout explains how our empathic wiring actually undermines the best interests of individuals and society. However, it is possible to bridge this "empathy gap" and improve our decision-making. Here, Trout offers a tantalizing proposal- how to vault that gap and improve the lives of not just ourselves but the lives of everyone all around the world.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
320
Release Date:
2010-01-26
Publication Date:
2010-01-26
Publisher:
Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0143116614
ISBN13:
9780143116615
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
401 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
214 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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