One prominent definition of empathy is that it is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. The objective of this course is to offer a multidisciplinary approach to empathy, from using a scientific perspective to exploring personal views. We will use meditation, group discussion, readings, and written assignments to develop a deeper understanding of this topic. As empathy is an interpersonal skill and we will be developing it as a group, attendance/participation is mandatory. See example syllabus here: https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.edu/document/d/1nsV6kUvjmFjXOw58tqz-t2fozZHotEx_pSarJuoikw4/edit?usp=sharing