emotion

compassion

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The feeling of pity or sorrow for others' suffering, which Augustine discusses in the context of stage-plays (where it is 'feigned') and genuine empathy ('mercy').
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feigned vs. genuine
nature
pity

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    what sort of compassion is this for feigned and scenical passions
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