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Can you clarify the difference between logical & emotional empathy? I haven't heard that distinction before and it's always interesting to parse out the nuances
by ineedasername 5y ago
Can you clarify the difference between logical & emotional empathy? I haven't heard that distinction before and it's always interesting to parse out the nuances of human thought & feelings.
- jkhdigital 5y agoNot the OP, and I’m not sure if there really is such a distinction, but what I think they were getting at is that “practicing empathy” is often (mis)interpreted as simulating the emotional response that the other is having, and then allowing that emotion to affect your decision-making. The real purpose of empathy is not to inject emotions into every decision and action, but rather to just ensure one doesn’t carelessly trample on others’ emotions.