In 1909, the psychologist Edward Titchener translated the German Einfühlung [‘feeling into’] as ‘empathy’. At that time, German philosophers discussed empathy in the context of artistic or aesthetic ...

Empathy and sympathy are both ways we respond to the suffering of people around us. But there’s a crucial difference: Sympathy is acknowledging someone else’s pain, but empathy is choosing to feel the ...

If you read my latest on Elon Musk’s controversial claim that ‘empathy is the cause of the fall of Western civilization’ this ...

Dr. Stephen Trzeciak did not always believe that compassion makes a difference in health care – even if that seemed like the idealistic viewpoint to hold. Then he took a look at the data. Trzeciak – ...

Growing up, I never felt comforted when someone expressed their sympathy to me when I was in a difficult situation. And I have never been good at expressing sympathy for others. When we feel sympathy ...

Being empathetic can help someone feel heard, valued, and comforted. Being sympathetic minimizes their feelings and makes them feel like they need to hide their emotions. Here are some examples of how ...