The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty
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The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty

Understanding the Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious Influences

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty

Understanding the Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious Influences

About this book

This thoughtful book brings together some of the best psychological and spiritual thinkers to ponder evidence-based reflections about the development and nurturance of compassion. In an effort to alter behavior, scientists have conducted research to better understand the factors that contribute to both caring and cruel behavior among individuals and groups. This uplifting volume reviews evidence collected from experts across disciplines and explains how certain psychological, spiritual, and religious factors spur compassion and deter cruelty. The work extols the importance of religion and psychology as tools for better understanding and influencing behavior. With deep reflection combined with research-based insights, the book considers the various avenues for creating kinder human beings. Expert contributors examine empirical evidence to learn if engagement in particular activities results in benevolent behavior, while chapters present the many ways in which kindness touches all aspects of life—from racial harmony, to child rearing, to work environments. Topics include exploring the healing effects of prayers and meditation, integrating compassion into higher education, and parenting with greater mindfulness and care.

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Yes, you can access The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty by Thomas G. Plante Ph.D. in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Psychology of Religion. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Praeger
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9781440832697
eBook ISBN
9781440832703
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Psychology of Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Chapter 1: Cruelty, Evolution, and Religion: The Challenge for the New Spiritualities
  10. Chapter 2: Compassion as a Virtue Affected by Religion, Spirituality, and Other Virtues
  11. Chapter 3: Cultivating Compassion through Holistic Mindfulness: Evidence for Effective Intervention
  12. Chapter 4: Compassion in a Competitive Culture
  13. Chapter 5: Leading with Compassion: A Moral Compass for Our Time
  14. Chapter 6: Organizational Compassion: The Need for Leader and Collegial Support beyond Expressing Condolences
  15. Chapter 7: Does Faith That Does Justice Education Improve Compassion?
  16. Chapter 8: Mindful Parents, Resilient Children: The Significance of Compassion for Parenting
  17. Chapter 9: Prayer for Others, Loving-Kindness Meditation, and Well-Being: Exploring the Mediating Role of Compassion
  18. Chapter 10: Zen and the Cultivation of Compassion and Wisdom for Good and for Bad
  19. Chapter 11: Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: A Psycho-Spiritual Integrative Therapy Approach
  20. Chapter 12: Compassion or Compassion Fatigue? The Role of Religion and Spirituality among Caregivers
  21. Chapter 13: A Dialogue on Race and Reconciliation at Sister Churches in Oakland: The Presence and Limits of Compassion
  22. Chapter 14: Destructive Religion, Healing Spirituality: Roots and Sources
  23. Chapter 15: Spirituality and the Evolution of Compassion
  24. About the Editor and Contributors
  25. Index