Against Empathy

About this book-as-podcast

Paul Bloom argues that empathy is a bad guide to moral decisions, because it makes us favour whoever feels closest to us. He covers politics, violence, and personal relationships, showing where empathy leads us astray. He proposes rational compassion as a clearer and fairer way to do good.

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