Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength

Empathy can make people weaker – both physically and practically, according to social scientists. Consider the phenomenon known as “empathy fatigue,” a major source of burnout among counselors, nurses and even neurosurgeons. These professionals devote their lives to helping others, yet the empathy they feel for their clients and patients wears them down, making it harder to do their jobs.

So the answer is to just not give a shit about anybody or anything? That’s healthy!

I mean, it will get you far in politics these days.