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Empathy is the ability to recognize the emotions of another sentient entity. An example is when you see an ill person and you pity him/her, or when you see children playing and you know they are happy. Empathy is thought to be the prerequisite for sympathy and compassion. However, simply having empathy is not enough for sympathy. One can see a person smiling and understand that they are happy, yet not feel happy at the same time. Additionally, people who torture other people certainly are empathetic but they show no compassion.

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How does empathy make one feel?

Empathy is the ability to understand, perceive and feel another person's feelings. It's usually negative feelings like sadness, emotional pain etc. Without empathy you can not feel compassion.


What is the deference between sympathy and empathy?

Basically, sympathy is when you feel for the person (mostly when you feel bad for them). Empathy is when you know exactly how the person feels and can relate and can also feel so much like them, that you react to their emotions.


What is the empathy triangle?

The empathy triangle is a framework that illustrates the three components involved in empathy: cognitive empathy (understanding others' feelings), emotional empathy (feeling what others feel), and compassionate empathy (taking action to help based on understanding and feeling). It emphasizes the importance of combining all three elements to truly connect and empathize with others.


What is the empathy altruism hypothesis?

The empathy-altruism hypothesis suggests that empathy motivates altruistic behavior, where individuals act selflessly to relieve the suffering of others because they genuinely care about their well-being. It proposes that when people feel empathy towards someone in need, they are more likely to help them out of genuine concern rather than for personal gain.


What do you feel if you are empathy?

If you are feeling empathy, you are able to understand and share the feelings of others. This can lead to a connection with the person's emotions and a desire to help or support them in some way. Empathy can help build stronger relationships and promote understanding between individuals.