Ethical reasoning versus empathic bias: a false dichotomy?

Ethical reasoning versus empathic bias: a false dichotomy?

Does empathy necessarily impede equity in altruism? Emerging findings from cognitive and affective science suggest that rationality and empathy are mutually compatible, contradicting some earlier, prominent arguments that empathy impedes equitable giving. We propose alternative conceptualizations of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Trends in cognitive sciences 2024-01, Vol.28 (1), p.1-4
Hauptverfasser: Law, Kyle Fiore, Amormino, Paige, Marsh, Abigail A, O'Connor, Brendan Bo
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Does empathy necessarily impede equity in altruism? Emerging findings from cognitive and affective science suggest that rationality and empathy are mutually compatible, contradicting some earlier, prominent arguments that empathy impedes equitable giving. We propose alternative conceptualizations of relationships among empathy, rationality, and equity, drawing on interdisciplinary advances in altruism research.
ISSN:1364-6613
1879-307X
DOI:10.1016/j.tics.2023.10.006