The Development of Empathy: Phenomenology, Structure and Human Nature

-Offers advanced u/g and p/g students an holistic introduction to the development of empathy across the lifespan and makes a case for how positive empathic relationships can benefit humanity. -Integrates systemic, evolutionary genetic, sociocultural and humanitarian approaches. -Covers key topics including types of empathy, empathy’s contribution to altruism and compassion, prosocial moral development of children, and how education might be shaped to improve empathic relationships.