Empathy as a Compass: Navigating in Times of Global Challenges
In the face of global crises such as climate change and threats to democracy, many people experience overwhelm and withdrawal.
This seminar offers an interdisciplinary perspective on how we can respond constructively through understanding and compassion for ourselves and others.
In particular, the following content is covered:
• Understanding empathy: recognizing the differences between empathy and compassion.
• Influence of the media: analysis of the relationship between mass media and our perception of crises.
• Symbolic healing: using cultural symbols to deal with the emotional consequences of crises.
In the seminar we work with a combination of presentations, key texts and interactive formats to provide theoretical insights and practical approaches.
Prof. Dr. Werner Vogd
s. Homepage der UWHWerner Vogd, geb. 1963, Prof. Dr., Universität Witten/Herdecke, Lehrstuhl für Soziologie, Forschungsschwerpunkte: Systemtheorie und rekonstruktive Sozialforschung, Leiblichkeit und Polykontexturalität, Religionssoziologie, Organisationssoziologie, Medizinsoziologie. Wichtige Veröffentlichungen: Vogd, Werner / Harth, Jonathan (2015): Die Praxis der Leere. Zur Verkörperung buddhistischer Lehren in Erleben, Reflexion und Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung. Velbrück Wissenschaft, Weilerswist. Vogd, Werner (2011): Zur Soziologie der organisierten Krankenbehandlung. Velbrück Wissenschaft, Weilerswist.Vogd, Werner (2011): Systemtheorie und rekonstruktive Sozialforschung – Versuch einer Brücke. 2. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. Barbara Budrich, Leverkusen.
Objectives & Competences
Deep understanding of seminar issues
Focus: Our relationship with ourselves and the world in light of the multiple crises facing contemporary society
Key skills: Reflective and emotional competence
Maximum number of participants
30 participants