Pathological Altruism

The benefits of altruism and empathy are obvious. These qualities are so highly regarded and embedded in both secular and religious societies that it seems almost heretical to suggest they can cause harm. Like most good things, however, altruism can be distorted or taken to an unhealthy extreme. Pathological Altruism presents a number of new, thought-provoking theses that explore a range of hurtful effects of altruism and empathy.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199738572
• ISBN13: 9780199738571
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 10.1"