Empathy and Political Reasoning: How Empathy Promotes Reflection and Strengthens Democracy

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Lala Muradova (University of Southampton)

Empathy and Political Reasoning

How Empathy Promotes Reflection and Strengthens Democracy

Lala Muradova (University of Southampton)

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Cambridge University Press
13 March 2025

Constitution: government & the state

Series: Elements in Political Psychology

How do individuals make up their mind about politics? This question has sparked a vigorous debate in the study of political behavior for the last few decades. Some scholars contend that citizens can and should engage in political reflection, while others highlight biases in human political reasoning that make reflection impossible. This Element is about the conditions under which citizens can be motivated to transcend their egocentric biases and engage in reflection. Rather than asking whether citizens are capable of reflection, it shifts focus to a more productive question: how to motivate reflection. Firstly, it argues that (situational) empathy for the other side can inspire citizens to think reflectively about politics. Secondly, the Element proposes that deliberative institutions have the potential to evoke empathy for the other side in individuals. Thirdly, it draws on experimental and qualitative data from Belgium, Chile, Ireland, and the UK to test the theoretical expectations.

By: Lala Muradova (University of Southampton)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 119g
ISBN: 9781009643610
ISBN 10: 1009643614
Series: Elements in Political Psychology
Pages: 70
Publication Date: 13 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. Theory; 3. Measurement and empirical strategy; 4. Study 1: Empathy for the other side and policy attitudes on universal basic income; 5. Study 2: Political institutions that elicit empathy for the other side: The Irish citizens' assembly (2016–2018); 6. Studies 3 to 5: Interpersonal deliberation and reflection – Evidence from experimental studies; 7. Discussion and conclusion; References.