Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion
by Paul Bloom
Paul Bloom argues that empathy often distorts moral judgment and advocates rational compassion as a clearer, more effective guide to ethical decisions and social policy.
About This Book
Against Empathy challenges the widespread belief that empathy is an essential guide to morality and good decision-making.
Paul Bloom presents evidence that empathy is often biased, short-sighted, and can lead to poor judgments in both personal and public life.
The book advocates for rational compassion as a more reliable foundation for ethical behavior and social policy.
Bloom draws on research from psychology and philosophy to distinguish between emotional responses and reasoned concern for others.
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