The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty - Understanding the Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious Influences (Hardcover)

This thoughtful book brings together some of the best psychological and spiritual thinkers to ponder evidence-based reflections about the development and nurturance of compassion. In an effort to alter behavior, scientists have conducted research to better understand the factors that contribute to both caring and cruel behavior among individuals and groups. This uplifting volume reviews evidence collected from experts across disciplines and explains how certain psychological, spiritual, and religious factors spur compassion and deter cruelty. The work extols the importance of religion and psychology as tools for better understanding and influencing behavior. With deep reflection combined with research-based insights, the book considers the various avenues for creating kinder human beings. Expert contributors examine empirical evidence to learn if engagement in particular activities results in benevolent behavior, while chapters present the many ways in which kindness touches all aspects of life-from racial harmony, to child rearing, to work environments. Topics include exploring the healing effects of prayers and meditation, integrating compassion into higher education, and parenting with greater mindfulness and care. Illustrates how compassion is learned and reinforced Features leading experts from multiple fields and parts of the world Reflects on how to maximize compassion and minimize cruelty Includes factors that contribute to both compassionate and cruel behavior

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2015
Editors:	Thomas G. Plante
Dimensions:	164 x 241 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-3269-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General
LSN:	1-4408-3269-2
Barcode:	9781440832697

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