An insightful article on a human virtue that makes us different from other creatures. In taking us out of 'self' , it grants us a moral vision- in becoming someone better, beyond our imperfections.
I like its range of vocabulary and social settings which take us beyond a taken-for-granted angle in examining this term.
About the 'E' word, I wonder about the terms we might use if we were tasked to put it into writing.
Enjoy the richness and depth in the use of language...with 2 related trends & case studies to build your reflections upon...
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/anton-casey-case-where-has-all-our-empathy-gone
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/most-young-people-are-empathetic-but-3-in-4-rarely-do-something-to-help-world-vision-poll
http://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2014/01/a-difference-between-empathy-and-forgiveness/
The last piece carries some degree of vehemence in the tone generated. Hope you do notice the emotive tone used and the impact it intends to achieve.
Would this be useful for academic writing, honest as it is? Why not?
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