Language:
English
Year of publication:
1985
Titel der Quelle:
Political Psychology
Angaben zur Quelle:
6,1 (1985) 135-139
Keywords:
Arab-Israeli conflict
;
Israelis Psychology
;
Empathy Psychological aspects
Abstract:
There is a spectrum of intensity of empathy ranging from excessive empathy to extremely negative or dis-empathy. Empathy from the extreme positive or negative may serve various functions in daily living and particularly in politics. Variations in empathy in political conflict are discussed in relation to the Middle East and to the interpersonal relations of Israelis. There are advantages as well as disadvantages in allowing oneself to empathize, as well as to withhold empathy. Concludes that it would be of value for the Israelis, as well as other nations, to look at themselves in regard to empathizing with others.
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