Editorial: Consciousness, cognition, and compassion.
Front Psychol September 7, 2022 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.998315 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis editorial introduces a special issue on consciousness, cognition, and compassion. It frames these three concepts as interconnected and central to understanding human experience and ethical action. The author argues that compassion is not merely an emotional response but a cognitive and conscious process that can be cultivated and studied scientifically. The editorial proposes that integrating insights from neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative traditions can deepen our understanding of these phenomena and their practical implications for well-being and social harmony.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Editorial Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Argues that consciousness, cognition, and compassion are deeply interconnected and that their integrated study can advance both scientific understanding and human flourishing. |
Abstract
Editorial: Consciousness, cognition, and compassion.