Suzanne Bien-Aimé, it’s fair to say, is a hot mess. When we first meet the protagonist of the new French Canadian series Empathy, she tumbles out of bed, disheveled, hungover, wearing a grotty old bra ...

Before committing ourselves to empathizing with others, we must draw clear boundaries to prevent burnout. Empathy comes in various forms, each with its challenges. Affective empathy involves deeply ...

Empathy is one of many skills that help us build better relationships. When we resonate with people’s feelings, consider their perspective, or feel compassion for them, we are more likely to be ...

In an interview this year with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk quipped that “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.” He seemed to blame it, in part, for the decline of America’s cultural ...

It was once considered a virtue. Why do some people now think it’s a bad thing? Credit...Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomas Supported by By Jennifer Szalai There’s an arresting quotation that ...