The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty with Professor Thomas Plante

This thoughtful book brings together some of the best psychological and spiritual thinkers to ponder evidence-based reflections about the development and nurturance of compassion. * Illustrates how compassion is learned and reinforced * Features leading experts from multiple fields and parts of the world * Reflects on how to maximize compassion and minimize cruelty * Includes factors that contribute to both compassionate and cruel behavior. Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., ABPP is the Augustin Cardinal Bea, S.J. University Professor and directs the Spirituality and Health Institute at Santa Clara University. He is also an adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and maintains a private clinical practice as a licensed psychologist in Menlo Park, CA. To learn more about Provocative Enlightenment Radio, go to http://www.provocativeenlightenment.com