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[abaris]

Well, we might be born with the capacity for some empathy, but it's definitely something that needs to be nurtured. Empathy is most definitely a result of evolution, and what you will notice is that in the animals that do develop empathy, you will also see a strong parent/offspring bond.

It's actually a very fascinating field. At least for me it is. I guess, more than anything else, empathy rather points to the social species direction, since living in a group, necessitates rules and taking into account the actions and emotions of other group members.