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The Moral Dimensions of Empathy

Limits and Applications in Ethical Theory and Practice

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Why Empathy?

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. The Empathy-Morality Connection

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 3-14
    3. What is Empathy?

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 15-32
  3. The Moral Dimensions of Empathy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
    2. The Epistemic Functions of Empathy

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 35-58
    3. Empathy, Altruism and Normative Ethics

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 59-74
  4. Empathy and Ethical Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 75-75
    2. Empathy and Moral Deliberation

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 77-97
    3. Empathy, Contractual Ethics, and Justification

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 98-127
  5. Practical Implications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 129-129
    2. Empathy and Moral Education

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 131-150
    3. Conclusion: Implications for Feminist Ethics

      • Julinna C. Oxley
      Pages 151-161
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 162-206

About this book

Does empathy help us to be moral? The author argues that empathy is often instrumental to meeting the demands of morality as defined by various ethical theories. This multi-faceted work links psychological research on empathy with ethical theory and contemporary trends in moral education.

Reviews

'Oxley's book The Moral Dimensions of Empathy constitutes a remarkably wide-ranging and comprehensive study of the function of empathy in ethical contexts. Oxley's astute and measured exploration of this subject matter makes it a rewarding read for philosophers and researchers in the social sciences.' - Karsten Stueber, College of the Holy Cross, USA

Authors and Affiliations

  • Coastal Carolina University, USA

    Julinna C. Oxley

About the author

JULINNA OXLEY is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC, USA.She recently served as co-director of the Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values' Summer Ethics Academy. Her research interests include normative ethics and feminist philosophy.

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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Hardcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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