#54 - Against Empathy, The Case For Rational Compassion with Paul Bloom Ph.D

Paul Bloom is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. He is the author of Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion and, most recently, The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning.  He has written for scientific journals such as Nature and Science, and for popular outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic Monthly. He has also won numerous awards for his research and teaching, is a  past-president of the Society for Philosophy and Psychology, and co-editor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.   To learn more about Paul's work, please visit his website. Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.