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  1. Empathy Definition | What Is Empathy - Greater Good

    Dec 11, 2025 · The term “empathy” is used to describe a wide range of experiences. Emotion researchers generally define empathy as the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with …

  2. Empathy | Greater Good

    Dec 11, 2025 · The term “empathy” is used to describe a wide range of experiences. Emotion researchers generally define empathy as the ability to sense other people’s …

  3. We propose that a targeted and structured explication of empathy is a useful, if not essential, foundation for social work theory and practice. We outline a social work framework for empathy, one that is …

  4. Compassion Definition | What Is Compassion - Greater Good

    3 days ago · Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and …

  5. Forgiveness Definition | What Is Forgiveness - Greater Good

    Dec 17, 2025 · Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of …

  6. What Middle Schoolers Can Teach Us About Empathy - Greater Good

    Jun 24, 2025 · Empathy is a complex skill to learn and put into practice. We talked with middle schoolers about what it means to them.

  7. What’s the Matter with Empathy? - Greater Good

    Jan 24, 2017 · At a time when “empathy” is more controversial than ever, a researcher explains what it is, what it isn’t, and when it fosters kindness and compassion.

  8. Keys to Well-Being | Greater Good

    Empathy The term “empathy” is used to describe a wide range of experiences. Emotion researchers generally define empathy as the ability to sense… Read More Empathy Quiz How well do you feel …

  9. Six Habits of Highly Empathic People - Greater Good

    Nov 27, 2012 · If you think you’re hearing the word “empathy” everywhere, you’re right. It’s now on the lips of scientists and business leaders, education experts and political activists. But there is a vital …

  10. Why Empathy Matters - Greater Good

    Nov 21, 2014 · But what is empathy, really? And why should we care about it or try to enhance it? In his new book, Empathy: Why It Matters and How to Get It, philosopher Roman Krznaric explains what …