I’ve been interested in the history of emotions (particularly sympathy, and by extension, empathy) since my undergraduate readings of Shakespearean texts. Intriguing read here on the history of empathy and our modern times - thanks for writing & sharing!
It’s fascinating to see how emotions we take to be self-evident have changed with shifting cultural and political styles and - in the case of empathy - with the rise of “mirror neurons”.
I’ve been interested in the history of emotions (particularly sympathy, and by extension, empathy) since my undergraduate readings of Shakespearean texts. Intriguing read here on the history of empathy and our modern times - thanks for writing & sharing!
It’s fascinating to see how emotions we take to be self-evident have changed with shifting cultural and political styles and - in the case of empathy - with the rise of “mirror neurons”.
Thanks Joshua - it felt important to write, especially at this time of escalating tensions.
Love this piece!