Empathy

Why It Matters, And How To Get It

Roman Krznaric

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Rider
03 August 2015

Popular philosophy; Psychology; Popular psychology

A practical, philosophical guide to living with empathy by one of the UK's leading thinkers

Influential popular philosopher Roman Krznaric argues our brains are wired for social connection- empathy is at the heart of who we are. It's an essential, transforming quality we must develop for the 21st Century.

Through encounters with actors, activists, groundbreaking designers, undercover journalists, nurses, bankers and neuroscientists, Krznaric defines a new breed of adventurer. He sets out the six life-enhancing habits of highly empathic people, whose skills enable them to connect with others in extraordinary ways.

Empathy has the power to transform relationships, from the personal to the political. Krznaric contends that, as we move on from an age of introspection, empathy will be key to fundamental social change - making this book a manifesto for revolution.

By: Roman Krznaric
Imprint: Rider
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 197g
ISBN: 9781846043857
ISBN 10: 1846043859
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 August 2015
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roman Krznaric is a cultural thinker and founding faculty member of The School of Life. He is the author of The Wonderbox: Curious Histories of How to Live (Profile Books, January 2012) and How to Find Fulfilling Work (Pan Macmillan/The School of Life, May 2012). Brought up in Sydney and Hong Kong, he studied at the universities of Oxford, London and Essex, and has taught in Cambridge and London. Today he lives in Oxford.

Reviews for Empathy: Why It Matters, And How To Get It

Having spent the past decade studying empathy, I can say without hesitation that Roman's work is exactly what we need to bring this powerful concept off the pages and into our lives. Empathy inspires with a unique combination of teaching, storytelling, and a serious call to action. * Brene Brown, bestselling author of Daring Greatly * Empathy explores the essence of being human...inspiring, fascinating and helpful. * Rick Hanson, author of Hardwiring Happiness and Buddha's Brain *