Educating Empathy through Art

The proposed article explores the concept of empathy and its application in teaching literature. It begins with a brief overview of the term, focusing on its historical development and its connection to pedagogy. The discussion includes the role of empathy in education and the teacher’s influence in fostering this skill. Various forms of art, particularly storytelling and film, are highlighted as effective tools for teaching empathy. The study specifically examines the animated film “Inside Out” (2015) and analyzes particular scenes that demonstrate empathy.