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Empathy, holonomic brain processes and Patanjali's Sutras : a study of Western and Eastern models of perception as they relate to empathic communication

Communication scholars, psychologists, teachers and social scientists recognize the importance of empathy to effective communication; however, its essential nature remains a mystery. The nonverbal and subjective aspects of empathic perception make it difficult to study with traditional Western scientific tools. Existing studies of empathic process concentrate primarily on the early or the latter stages. The central steps are seldom addressed. A method is needed for following empathic perception to its core processes and exploring the principles that govern its nature. Systems science offers a viable alternative method of studying empathy through analysis of models, emphasizing principles of interaction and process.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:pdx.edu/oai:pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu:open_access_etds-5213
Date01 January 1991
CreatorsMcCullough, Dana Ralston
PublisherPDXScholar
Source SetsPortland State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
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Formatapplication/pdf
SourceDissertations and Theses

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