What Role Does Empathy Play in Moral Decision-Making?
Introduction: The Essence of Empathy in Morality Empathy is the capacity to enter into the feelings of another or to have an understanding of other people’s emotions, which is why it is a key factor in moral reasoning. It also permits people to get emotionally attached to their peers to foster empathy and tolerance. The following article offers a review of empathy and how it affects moral decision making and the subsequent actions. We will show how others are affected by the game using examples from the “Paradox of Morality” board game and how empathy enables ethical behavior and enriches game night experiences and more. Empathy and the Paradox of Morality The Paradox of Morality is an intriguing boardgame that puts participants in difficult ethical situations. It compels the audience to act in a way that will be beneficial to themselves, at the same time keeping the public interest in mind. In this game, the element of empathy is central, and players have to think about h...