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Empathy
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Empathy is often praised as a virtue, yet misunderstood in its depth and application. In common discourse, it is frequently associated with kindness or politeness, or reduced to a soft-hearted sentimentality. However, authentic empathy—defined as the ability to cognitively and emotionally understand another person’s experience—is far more complex and demanding. As social psychologist Daniel Ba... » Continue Reading