Empathy is oxygen for the soul. So if you are feeling short of breath due to life stresses, perhaps one needs expanded empathy. Get some here. ThisĀ is what you need to know to register. Further details on the course content… Read More ›
UChicago Graham School Course on Empathy
The Secret Underground Story of Empathy: The Course
Listen to introductory talk on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20VoYqwnAz3Y9ZSHdITUTm The Secret Underground Story of Empathy Course on Empathy (University of Chicago Graham School): Tuesday September 27, 2016 6 – 8:30 pm 450 Cityfront Chicago 60611 (and seven sessions thereafter – no class… Read More ›
The Secret Underground History of Empathy
Surveys show that most people think that empathy is compassion. The world certainly needs more compassion, but it is not synonymous with empathy. Empathy tells you what the other person is experiencing as a vicarious experience, and not an identification; compassion (and ethics) tells you what to do about it. Empathy is oxygen for the soul. If one is feeling short of breath at the end of the school year or business cycle, it is possible that they are in need of expanded empathy.