Definitions Quote by Alfred Adler
“To see with the eyes of another, to hear with the ears of another, to feel with the heart of another. For the time being, this seems to me an admissible definition of what we call social feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Social Interest and the Individual Psychology, Alfred Adler, 1912
Understanding others involves sharing their perspectives, emotions, and experiences, which forms the basis of social feeling.
In simple terms: Empathy means seeing, hearing, and feeling as others do.
Key Takeaway
Practice active empathy daily.
Themes
empathy
social connection
psychology
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
psychological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- team meetings
- conflict resolution
- parenting
- customer service
Key Concepts
Perspective taking
emotional resonance
social cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen your empathy for someone with a different background?
- What barriers prevent you from fully feeling another’s emotions?
A Different Perspective
Empathy can be limited by personal bias and lack of true experience.
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