Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Empathy written by Heidi Lene Maibom and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empathy plays a central role in the history and contemporary study of ethics and the emotions, yet until now has been relatively overlooked. This outstanding reference source to the key topics, problems and debates in this exciting field is the first collection of its kind. Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy, particularly ethics and philosophy of mind and psychology, the Handbook will also be of interest to those in related fields, such as anthropology and social psychology.