The Moral Dimensions of Empathy: Limits and Applications in Ethical Theory and Practice

Oxley, J.

Does empathy help us to be moral? The author argues that empathy is often instrumental to meeting the demands of morality as defined by various ethical theories. This multi-faceted work links psychological research on empathy with ethical theory and contemporary trends in moral education.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349325214

DOI: 10.1057/9780230347809

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 206