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Edith Stein's On the Problem of Empathy
A Companion
Edith Stein's On the Problem of Empathy
A Companion
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Empathy (Einfühlung)—as a crucial concept for understanding ourselves, others, and communities—was a central topic of interest in the first half of the twentieth century amongst philosophers and in the emerging sciences of psychology and sociology. Edith Stein’s dissertation and inaugural publication, On the Problem of Empathy, introduces her unique take on empathy, embodiment, phenomenology, and intersubjectivity. Her immersion in phenomenology and her intimate familiarity with the psychology and sociology of her day make it a challenge for contemporary readers to understand. This companion provides a guide to Stein’s first philosophical masterpiece. The opening essays, including a contribution from Íngrid Vendrell Ferran, indicate the most important influences on Stein’s thought circa 1917, the structure and method of her argument, the place of this work in her oeuvre, its historical significance, and its relevance for contemporary philosophical discussions. Timothy Burns then provides a clear and detailed summary of each section of Empathy, elucidating the argument that weaves through this classic of philosophical thought.
Table of Contents
Part One: Contextual Essays
Essay 1: The Sources and Influences of Edith Stein’s On the Problem of Empathy
Essay 2: The Structure and Method of On the Problem of Empathy
Essay 3: The Contemporary Relevance of On the Problem of Empathy
by Íngrid Vendrall Ferran
Part Two: Synopsis of On the Problem of Empathy
Chapter II: “The Essence of Acts of Empathy”
Chapter III: “The Constitution of the Psycho-Physical Individual”
Chapter IV: “Empathy as the Understanding of Spiritual Persons”
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Product details
| Published | May 29 2024 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 148 |
| ISBN | 9781666937169 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Series | Edith Stein Studies |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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