The Role of Empathy and Verstehen
Knowledge and Inquiry · JC 1 · Inquiry in the Humanities and Social Sciences · 3.º Período

The Role of Empathy and Verstehen

Students analyze the concept of 'Verstehen' (understanding) in the social sciences and humanities. They will assess empathy as a valid tool for acquiring knowledge.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB 9751 LO1: Demonstrate understanding of the nature of knowledge.SEAB 9751 LO2: Understand how knowledge is constructed in different fields.

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Students analyze the concept of 'Verstehen' (understanding) in the social sciences and humanities. They will assess empathy as a valid tool for acquiring knowledge.

Key Questions

  1. What is the role of empathy in understanding human behavior?
  2. Can subjective experiences be objectively studied?
  3. How does 'Verstehen' complement empirical data?

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