📚 4 Books mentioned in "200. What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy? | No Stupid Questions" of No Stupid Questions
Podcast: No Stupid Questions
Episode: 200. What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy? | No Stupid Questions
Published on June 17, 2024
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Against Empathy
Buy Against Empathy by Paul Bloom on Amazon
So he wrote a book you may have read called 'Against Empathy.' So where do you think he falls on the spectrum of this? I know because I know the book!
Angela discusses the book 'Against Empathy' by Paul Bloom, a psychologist renowned for his research on moral emotions. She reflects on the author's position within the empathy versus sympathy spectrum.
Creed Or Chaos?
Buy Creed Or Chaos? by Dorothy Leigh Sayers on Amazon
The language is actually from Mosiah 18 of the Book of Mormon.
During the fact check segment, the podcast clarifies a previous statement by pointing out that a quoted piece of scripture is sourced from The Book of Mormon, which distinguishes it as a text separate from the Judeo-Christian tradition.
The Book of Job
Buy The Book of Job by John E. Hartley on Amazon
But I'll tell you my favorite story of all time—it comes from the Old Testament, the Book of Job. It's studied as one of the great poems of all time.
Mike discusses 'the Book of Job' from the Old Testament to illustrate his favorite story, highlighting its significance as one of the great poems of all time.
The Elegance of the Hedgehog
Buy The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery on Amazon
Have you ever read The Elegance of the Hedgehog? Nope! It's a beautiful novel written incredibly well.
In this segment, Angela asks Mike if he has ever read 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog,' calling it a 'beautiful novel' and implying there is much to appreciate about its writing. She later elaborates on its plot and themes.