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The Role of Sympathy in Economics

Adam Smith's Perspective on Sympathy

Adam Smith described sympathy as an automatic reaction that influences our economic behavior. He observed that people tend to reflect the emotions of others, feeling happiness or pain in response to the emotions displayed by those around them. However, Smith noted that sympathy has its limits, as we tend to sympathize more with those closer to us, such as family and friends, than with strangers.

For example, Smith argued that a person would be more distressed by the loss of their own finger than by an earthquake in a distant country, simply because they lack a personal connection to the victims of the earthquake. This limitation of sympathy, according to Smith, influences our... Continue reading "Sympathy in Economics: From Personal Connections to Global Markets" »

Understanding Sympathy

1. Earthquake in China vs. Pinky

2. Using imagination to understand someone else’s pain

3. Challenge of 'blind' sympathy

Adam Smith described sympathy as an automatic reaction. Whenever we see people in pain, we cringe. Whenever we see people happy, we cannot help but smile. Through our own faculties and senses, we attempt to imagine what it is like to feel another person’s life with our own. But the sympathy we feel for others is limited by their relative closeness. We tend to sympathize with those closer to us in a single moment than a multitude of people we have never met. Smith uses the example of an earthquake in China against the threat of a severed finger. Although people claim the loss of a finger is nothing to... Continue reading "Understanding Sympathy and Economic Perspectives" »

First, a common objection to utilitarianism is that it prioritizes maximizing happiness without considering minority perspectives or moral implications, leading to unfair outcomes. For example, many believe there is no moral obligation to refrain from driving gas-powered cars for leisure. This perceived lack of moral obligation stems from the belief that maximizing happiness for the majority, even if it's for leisure and has detrimental future consequences, is justifiable.

Second, there's a disconnect between the benefits enjoyed by present generations and the costs imposed on future ones. People today often prioritize immediate happiness without considering the long-term environmental costs. A potential solution is to implement measures that... Continue reading "Utilitarianism and Climate Change: A Critical Analysis" »

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Title (Statement or Something Similar)

Paragraph 1: What is it About?

People claim that/ It is claimed that. This is a fascinating idea, but I firmly believe that because of the following reasons.

Paragraph 2: Develop One Side of the Argument

On the one hand, it is true that.

Moreover,

Besides,

For instance, in my case/ when I was young (students personalize to give support to their arguments).

Paragraph 3: Give the Opposing Argument

However, other people are of the belief that.

In addition,

I would like to clarify this with a personal anecdote.

Paragraph 4: Sum Up the Writer's Ideas

In light of the above, I would say that.

Connectors

• Contrast: Although, However, Nevertheless, On the one hand, On the other hand, In contrast to...
• Reason & Cause: Because,

Dear Sir,

INTRODUCCION:

1. I am writing to you because I'm unhappy with (            )

2. I am writing to complain about the quality of the article and seek a replacement.

3. I am writing to you because I would like to express my strong dissatisfaction with the purchase online on the Nike Store website on May 3, 2019.

NUDO:

(EXPLICAR EL PROBLEMA POR EL QUE PONGO LA RECLAMACIÓN), *poner fecha, poner marca, lugar, donde lo compre….

Firstly, the product I was given was not the model I had asked for.

However...

Furthermore.

To make matters worse, I was deeply offended by the behavior of the sales assistant.

He was not only impolite, but also unhelpful.

I have attached a photocopy of my receipt as proof of purchase.