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What aspect of empathy did the author focus on in their first book, 'Mindblindness'?
What aspect of empathy did the author focus on in their first book, 'Mindblindness'?
In which book did the author analyze the difficulties faced by individuals with autism in acquiring empathy?
In which book did the author analyze the difficulties faced by individuals with autism in acquiring empathy?
What is the main focus of the book 'Zero Degrees of Empathy'?
What is the main focus of the book 'Zero Degrees of Empathy'?
What term does the author propose to replace 'evil' with in the context of understanding human cruelty?
What term does the author propose to replace 'evil' with in the context of understanding human cruelty?
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Which part of empathy did the author introduce in their second book, 'The Essential Difference'?
Which part of empathy did the author introduce in their second book, 'The Essential Difference'?
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What is the author's main aim in writing about empathy according to the provided text?
What is the author's main aim in writing about empathy according to the provided text?
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What act did the man's friend perform before the man was hanged?
What act did the man's friend perform before the man was hanged?
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What concept does the author suggest as a replacement for 'evil' when trying to understand why people treat others cruelly?
What concept does the author suggest as a replacement for 'evil' when trying to understand why people treat others cruelly?
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Why did the SS guard kick the chair away from under the man?
Why did the SS guard kick the chair away from under the man?
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What did Martin Buber identify as an underlying cause of empathy erosion?
What did Martin Buber identify as an underlying cause of empathy erosion?
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What does the author aim to analyze in the coming chapters?
What does the author aim to analyze in the coming chapters?
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What does Thomas' survival in Auschwitz suggest?
What does Thomas' survival in Auschwitz suggest?
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Which term does the author criticize as being an 'all-too-easy concept' when explaining how people cause extreme harm to each other?
Which term does the author criticize as being an 'all-too-easy concept' when explaining how people cause extreme harm to each other?
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Why does the author mention 'the extremes of human behavior'?
Why does the author mention 'the extremes of human behavior'?
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What do Thomas and other inmates rejoice at witnessing?
What do Thomas and other inmates rejoice at witnessing?
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What does the text suggest as reversible causes of empathy erosion?
What does the text suggest as reversible causes of empathy erosion?
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Why did the guard choose hanging as a form of punishment instead of shooting?
Why did the guard choose hanging as a form of punishment instead of shooting?
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In what context did Martin Buber's insight about empathy erosion originate?
In what context did Martin Buber's insight about empathy erosion originate?
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What might be a reason for someone to switch off their attention, as mentioned in the text?
What might be a reason for someone to switch off their attention, as mentioned in the text?
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In a state of self-focus, what happens according to the text?
In a state of self-focus, what happens according to the text?
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What is mentioned as a potential outcome of an enduring lack of empathy?
What is mentioned as a potential outcome of an enduring lack of empathy?
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How does the text define the ability to empathize?
How does the text define the ability to empathize?
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What characterizes individuals who are 'imprisoned in their own self-focus'?
What characterizes individuals who are 'imprisoned in their own self-focus'?
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What happens when someone is described as being in 'a state of single-mindedness'?
What happens when someone is described as being in 'a state of single-mindedness'?
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What is the main difference between the Ich-Du (I-You) mode of being and the Ich-Es (I-It) mode of being according to Martin Buber?
What is the main difference between the Ich-Du (I-You) mode of being and the Ich-Es (I-It) mode of being according to Martin Buber?
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Why did Martin Buber argue that treating a person in the Ich-Es mode was devaluing?
Why did Martin Buber argue that treating a person in the Ich-Es mode was devaluing?
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What characterizes a person who is solely in the 'I' mode according to the text?
What characterizes a person who is solely in the 'I' mode according to the text?
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What is one consequence of treating people as objects according to Martin Buber?
What is one consequence of treating people as objects according to Martin Buber?
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Why might a person end up solely focused on their own interests, as described in the text?
Why might a person end up solely focused on their own interests, as described in the text?
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What impact does being solely focused on the pursuit of one's own interests have on others according to the text?
What impact does being solely focused on the pursuit of one's own interests have on others according to the text?
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