Social sensitivity and the ethics of attention

Abstract Social sensitivity is a crucial aspect of interpersonal relationships, as it intrinsic to the understanding other selves subjects situated in social world. In revitalizing such concept philosophical literature, this article examines relation between habit, attention, and critical self‐awareness that lies at core sensitivity. On one hand, I reconsider so‐called “passivity” habit tackle role attention power varying point view. contrast Husserl's view attentiveness with Murdoch's account loving arguing centers on type striving closer methodology than approach moral perfectionism.