Sympathy

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The book challenges the prevailing notion in moral philosophy that moral agency stems from a foundational understanding of human nature. It posits that sympathy, defined as an instinctive reaction to another's suffering, is essential to our understanding of humanity. This perspective emphasizes that our moral lives are deeply intertwined with this immediate emotional response, suggesting that sympathy is a core aspect of what it means to lead a moral life.