{"title":"Paul Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking work of Paul Bloom, an esteemed psychologist and professor known for his incisive exploration of human behaviour and emotion. Within our collection, you'll find insightful titles such as \u003cem\u003eAgainst Empathy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Human Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into the intricacies of how we think, feel, and interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Bloom's books reside under the categories of Science \u0026amp; Nature, as well as Self-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development, providing readers with a captivating blend of scientific analysis and practical wisdom. His work challenges conventional beliefs, offering a fresh perspective on concepts like empathy, rational thinking, and the complexities of the human mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to understand the psychological underpinnings of empathy or striving for personal growth through self-awareness, Paul Bloom's engaging narratives and thorough research make his books a fascinating read for anyone curious about the workings of the human psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-human-mind","title":"The Human Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully entertaining overview of all of psychology by a world expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre you a human? Do you have a mind? Then this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is more familiar and yet less understood than the human mind. It defines the experience of being human, and yet its workings contain some of the deepest mysteries ever encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the world's greatest teachers of psychology, \u003cem\u003eThe Human Mind\u003c\/em\u003e provides a masterful and riveting guide to all that we have learned since modern science began probing those mysteries. It shines new light on all that you take most for granted—everything you think and feel, everything you say and do, everything that makes you you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693249814764,"sku":"9781529925470","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529925470.jpg?v=1725595001"},{"product_id":"against-empathy-by-paul-bloom-9780099597827","title":"Against Empathy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis landmark scientific investigation by one of the world's leading psychologists reveals empathy to be our most dangerous emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a divided world, empathy is not the solution, it is the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe think of empathy – the ability to feel the suffering of others for ourselves – as the ultimate source of all good behaviour. But while it inspires care and protection in personal relationships, it has the opposite effect in the wider world. As the latest research in psychology and neuroscience shows, we feel empathy most for those we find attractive and who seem similar to us, and not at all for those who are different, distant or anonymous. Empathy therefore biases us in favour of individuals we know while numbing us to the plight of thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuiding us expertly through the experiments, case studies and arguments on all sides, Paul Bloom ultimately shows that some of our worst decisions – in charity, child-raising, criminal justice, climate change and war – are motivated by this wolf in sheep's clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliantly argued, urgent and humane, \u003cem\u003eAgainst Empathy\u003c\/em\u003e overturns widely held assumptions to reveal one of the most profound yet overlooked sources of human conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342540198124,"sku":"9780099597827","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12067103482223.jpg?v=1743918275"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/paul-bloom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}