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Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength

  • Written by Emad H. Atiq, Professor of Law and Philosophy, Cornell University
imageEmpathy isn't just about feelings. It's also an aspect of knowledge. AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo

In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, billionaire and Trump megadonor Elon Musk offered his thoughts about what motivates political progressives to support immigration. In his view, the culprit was empathy, which he called “the fundamental...

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