Empathy as the Opposite of Egocentrism: Why the Simulation Theory and the Direct Perception Theory of Empathy Fail
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DOI: 10.1007/s11245-018-09630-5
Abstract: This paper presents a new, third-personal account of empathy that characterizes empathy as being sensitive to others’ concerns as opposed to remaining stuck in one’s egocentric perspective on the world. The paper also demonstrates why… read more here.
Keywords: simulation theory; theory; theory empathy; perception theory ... See more keywords
Towards an integrative sociological theory of empathy
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DOI: 10.1177/1368431019890494
Abstract: Sociological theories of morality have grown in prevalence over the last decade and a half. These theories often focus on developing single concepts such as identity, reputation or emotion, or they provide sweeping historical accounts.… read more here.
Keywords: theory; integrative sociological; morality; sociology ... See more keywords