A person with Ubuntu is open and available to others, affirming of others, does not feel threatened that others are able and good, based from a proper self-assurance that comes from knowing that he or she belongs in a greater whole and is diminished wh…

The emphasis in Martha Nussbaum’s work on the importance of the emotions in moral philosophy also posits that story-telling plays a central role in expanding our empathy and as such is a necessary part of a just society. ….Literature, she …

Audio: Mary Gordon discusses her program “Roots of Empathy,” which sees school-age children interacting with a mother and child. She says this helps them develop a better sense of empathy, which leads to reduced aggression in the classroom.See it on Sc…

Learn about the compassion programs offered by the UC San Diego Health System. Two important components of Mindfulness are wisdom (clear seeing) and compassion (the heartful desire to alleviate suffering). Wisdom and compassion are often describe…