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The Moral Dimensions of Empathy: Limits and Applications in Ethical Theory and Practice 1st ed. 2011 Edition
Author(s): J. Oxley (Author)
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication Date: 1 Jan. 2011
- Edition: 1st ed. 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 217 pages
- ISBN-10: 134932521X
- ISBN-13: 9781349325214
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘Oxley’s book The Moral Dimensions of Empathy constitutes a remarkably wide-ranging and comprehensive study of the function of empathy in ethical contexts. Oxley’s astute and measured exploration of this subject matter makes it a rewarding read for philosophers and researchers in the social sciences.’ – Karsten Stueber, College of the Holy Cross, USA
About the Author
JULINNA OXLEY is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC, USA.She recently served as co-director of the Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values’ Summer Ethics Academy. Her research interests include normative ethics and feminist philosophy.
