Foreign thinker
Paul Bloom
Paul BloomCognitive Psychology and Philosophy of MindCanadian-American
If you want to build a better world, empathy is a poor guide; we need wisdom, rationality, and compassion, not literally feeling the pain of others.
Life and Thought
Paul Bloom is a prominent psychologist and distinguished professor at the University of Toronto, and a former professor at Yale University, who researches developmental psychology, morality, pleasure, and the philosophy of mind. He has gained international renown for his challenging critique of the concept of 'empathy' and his examination of the evolutionary and cognitive roots of morality in children. His bestselling books, such as 'Against Empathy' and 'Just Babies,' have had a significant impact on both academic and public discussions of moral psychology.
