Having compassion for all other people doesn’t necessarily mean wanting to be friends with them. We can value others’ lives and well-being while realizing that we might not get along personally.
To use Eliezer’s example, is someone compassionate if they do not hold open doors for old ladies? Likewise, is Harry’s decision to pretend Hagrid doesn’t exist evidence of compassion, or its lack?
Having compassion for all other people doesn’t necessarily mean wanting to be friends with them. We can value others’ lives and well-being while realizing that we might not get along personally.
To use Eliezer’s example, is someone compassionate if they do not hold open doors for old ladies? Likewise, is Harry’s decision to pretend Hagrid doesn’t exist evidence of compassion, or its lack?