In 1909, the psychologist Edward Titchener translated the German Einfühlung (‘feeling into’) into English as ‘empathy’. Empathy can be defined as a person’s ability to recognize and share the emotions ...

Something bad has happened to all of us. The loss of a loved one, an illness, a car crash, or even smaller things like a missed concert or an argument with a partner. When these unfortunate events ...

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

If you’re someone who regularly tries to understand people’s emotions and help those in need, you might consider yourself to be an empathetic and compassionate person. But, although these words are ...

Empathy is a fashionable concept that is inviting itself into thoughts about relationship professions. The most common injunction concerns people in positions of authority. "The manager must be ...

Whenever you utilize sympathy and empathy in your life, you’re sharing the very best of what you can offer both yourself and others. That’s why it’s important for all of us to manage the role they ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Empathy has quickly become the new leadership buzzword. Some experts even debate the ...

Last week, I had my six-month checkup at the dentist office. As I am sure many can sympathize with, it’s hardly a day I anticipate with eagerness. Thankfully, I don’t dread it as much as I once did.

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 ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so what better time to brush up on some commonly used terms? Most people know that empathy and sympathy involve understanding other people’s emotions and ...