Paul Bloom - Against Empathy The Case for Rational Compassion

The video discusses the concept of empathy, highlighting its dual nature and limitations. While empathy can motivate helping behavior, it is biased and can be manipulated for negative purposes. The speaker argues against using empathy as a moral guide and suggests rational compassion as a better alternative, emphasizing the importance of moral principles and caring for others without necessarily feeling their emotions.

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