Module #1 Introduction to Empathy and Compassion Overview of the course, importance of empathy and compassion in philosophy and everyday life
Module #2 Defining Empathy and Compassion Exploring the concepts of empathy and compassion, their similarities and differences
Module #3 The Ethics of Empathy Examining the moral implications of empathy, including its role in moral decision-making and moral obligations
Module #4 The Neuroscience of Empathy Understanding the neural basis of empathy, including mirror neurons and neural resonance
Module #5 Empathy in Ancient Philosophy Exploring the concept of empathy in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, including Aristotle and the Stoics
Module #6 Empathy in Modern Philosophy Examining the concept of empathy in modern philosophy, including Kant, Hume, and Adam Smith
Module #7 Compassion in Buddhist Philosophy Exploring the concept of compassion in Buddhist philosophy, including the role of karuna and metta
Module #8 Empathy and Moral Sentimentalism Examining the relationship between empathy and moral sentimentalism, including the role of emotions in moral judgment
Module #9 The Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis Exploring the relationship between empathy and altruistic behavior, including the debate over egoism and altruism
Module #10 Empathy and Personal Identity Examining the relationship between empathy and personal identity, including the role of perspective-taking and self-awareness
Module #11 Empathy and Social Justice Exploring the relationship between empathy and social justice, including the role of empathy in promoting social change
Module #12 Empathy and Conflict Resolution Examining the role of empathy in conflict resolution, including the use of empathy in negotiation and mediation
Module #13 Empathy and Healthcare Exploring the importance of empathy in healthcare, including the role of empathy in patient care and medical ethics
Module #14 Empathy and Education Examining the role of empathy in education, including the use of empathy in teaching and learning
Module #15 Empathy and Technology Exploring the impact of technology on empathy, including the use of virtual reality and social media to promote empathy
Module #16 The Dark Side of Empathy Examining the potential downsides of empathy, including empathic distress and the manipulation of empathy
Module #17 Cultural and Religious Perspectives on Empathy Exploring cultural and religious perspectives on empathy, including differences in the concept of empathy across cultures and religions
Module #18 Empathy and Moral Development Examining the role of empathy in moral development, including the development of moral agency and moral character
Module #19 Empathy and Leadership Exploring the importance of empathy in leadership, including the use of empathy in decision-making and leadership development
Module #20 Empathy and Teamwork Examining the role of empathy in teamwork, including the use of empathy to promote collaboration and collective success
Module #21 The Empathy-Compassion Distinction Exploring the distinction between empathy and compassion, including the role of each in promoting social change
Module #22 Compassionate Action Examining the role of compassion in promoting social change, including the use of compassion in activism and advocacy
Module #23 Mindfulness and Empathy Exploring the relationship between mindfulness and empathy, including the use of mindfulness to cultivate empathy
Module #24 Empathy and the Environment Examining the role of empathy in promoting environmental sustainability, including the use of empathy in environmental ethics
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Philosophy of Empathy and Compassion career
