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The Age of Empathy

The Age of Empathy

nature's lessons for a kinder society
Politics & SocietyScience & Nature
Pages
291
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Frans de Waal challenges the notion of inherent human selfishness by exploring the biological roots of empathy in both animals and humans. Through observations of social behaviors like bonding, consolation, and conflict resolution in various species, he demonstrates that compassion is a natural instinct. This book offers a compelling argument against the prevailing view of human nature, suggesting a shift towards an 'Age of Empathy' is possible.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingIntellectualHopeful

Genres

Politics & Society Science & Nature Self-Help & Psychology Science

About the author

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Frans de Waal

Frans de Waal has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. The author of Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, among many other works, he is the C. H. Candler Professor in Emory University’s Psychology Department and director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.