Empathy,one of the most captivating interdisciplinary concepts of our time,finds its origins in the concept of Einfühlung in the German aesthetic tradition.Prominent figures such as Robert Vischer,Theodor Lipps,Wilhelm Worringer,and Bertolt Brecht have all contributed to the discussion of Einfühlung,leaving a lasting impact on the rise and decline of this concept.In contemporary empathy research,Einfühlung has garnered renewed interest and has been reinterpreted in the fields of psychology,philosophy,and neuroaesthetics.However,the ethical quandaries inherent in Einfühlung still remain unresolved.A thorough explo-ration of the history of Einfühlung can assist in reshaping our current understanding of art and literature and potentially uncover new interdisciplinary possibilities within the realm of aesthetics.