Daniel Sperling: Compassion in Healthcare
Join Professor Daniel Sperling (SJD, BA Philosophy, University of Haifa) for a thought‑provoking Massada Public Seminar examining the role of compassion in healthcare.
While compassion is often seen as a spontaneous humane response to suffering, Sperling argues it is also a core ethical value rooted in human dignity and solidarity. In this talk, he will explore:
- đź’ˇ Why compassion is vital to patient wellbeing and quality of care
- ⚖️ How excessive compassion can lead to caregiver distress and “compassion fatigue”
- 🧠Why compassion is more than an emotional reaction — and how it connects to broader ethical principles
- đź©ş Why it is sometimes absent in healthcare, and what can be done to foster it
The presentation will be followed by discussion and drinks.