"Ramin Jahanbegloo has written with heart a beautiful understanding of the ethical knowledge that makes us human and at the same time divine. If you want a richer journey in wisdom, you must read this book, a work offering the foundations of a human being, Homo Fragilis, in search of understanding and love for others." -- Mario I. Aguilar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics, University of St. Andrews, UK " Comparative Approaches to Compassion expands our understanding of non-violence by analyzing the thoughts of some contemporary leaders in addition to perspectives from the past. These additions incorporate the love inherent to that which is humane, the Otherness of the Other, and above all, compassion. These historical contexts further enrich the concept." -- Romila Thapar, Professor Emerita of History, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India "In his perceptive and nuanced study Jahanbegloo shows convincingly how concepts initially rooted in various religious traditions can be applied in addressing contemporary problems challenging modern societies.

His comprehensive account will be extremely helpful to many seeking guidance in our perplexing times." -- Shlomo Avineri, Professor of Political Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.