Thomas G Plante

The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty: Understanding the Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious Influences Thomas G Plante

Commendation Quotes: "In "The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty: Understanding the Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious Influences" Professor Thomas Plante has assembled a remarkable team of leading scholars offering a compelling and evidence based understanding of the development of compassion from psychological, spiritual, and religious influences. In a world that so desperately needs more compassion, this text will help readers to better appreciate how to nurture compassion in ourselves and others. The book is likely to become a classic in the field of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality and thus should be on the shelves of those who conduct research and practice in this area."Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This title brings together some of the best psychological and spiritual thinkers to ponder evidence-based reflections about the development and nurturance of compassion. Commendation Quotes:"In "The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty: Understanding the Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious InfluenceS" Professor Thomas Plante has assembled a remarkable team of leading scholars offering a compelling and evidence based understanding of the development of compassion from psychological, spiritual, and religious influences. In a world that so desperately needs more compassion, this text will help readers to better appreciate how to nurture compassion in ourselves and others. The book is likely to become a classic in the field of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality and thus should be on the shelves of those who conduct research and practice in this area."Commendation Quotes:"This is a deeply insightful and thought-provoking collection of writings from leading psychological researchers and religious scholars that address a crucial question of our day-- how do we embrace human cruelty within the heart of wisdom and compassion itself? The answers you receive will inform, surprise, and delight you."Commendation Quotes: "This is a deeply insightful and thought-provoking collection of writings from leading psychological researchers and religious scholars that address a crucial question of our day-- how do we embrace human cruelty within the heart of wisdom and compassion itself? The answers you receive will inform, surprise, and delight you."Publisher Marketing: 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 this evidence--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 a tool to better understand--and influence--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.