Empathy- A More Complicated Virtuous Stance Than You Might Think
Razi Berry Empathy is talked about a lot these days. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a divisive political climate in the United States, calls for empathy have become louder and more urgent. We encourage empathy for those inflicted with COVID-19 and those struggling with unemployment. We reminisce about the empathy of public […]
Disagreeable People Have Most to Gain by Learning Compassion
Razi Berry Those individuals who are the least likely to be kind, the most disagreeable sort, could benefit the most from learning to be more compassionate, says a recent York University study.1 Over 640 mildly depressed individuals – average ages were in mid-30’s – were included in the study. One of the things the study […]