Psychologist Paul Bloom argues that empathy can distort moral judgment. See his article in The New Yorker.
Can Morality Exist Without Religion?
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Morality Can Exist Without Religion
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Philosophers Have Shown That Ethical Principles Can Be Derived from Reason and Empathy
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Empathy Is Inconsistent and Biased
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