Empathy: Why do we care?
Published Wednesday 6 September 2017
By Ana Sandoiu
person hugging another person
Having empathy means understanding and sharing another person's emotions, as opposed to singularly pursuing our own interests.
Empathy is a precious moral and social resource. It helps us to form friendships, care for the needy, and not be cruel. But what goes on in our brains when we empathize? Can neuroscience help us to explain why we care?
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319320.php
