Martin Hoffman

Martin L. Hoffman was an American psychologist and professor emeritus of developmental psychology at New York University.

In his career, Hoffman is primarily focused on development of empathy and its relationship with moral development, which he defines as "people's consideration for others." His research also touches on areas such as empathic anger, sympathy, guilt and feelings of injustice.

He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Psychological Association, and the American Psychological Society.