Science of Evil
Science of Evil
How the Absence of Empathy Explains Human Brutality
About This Book
Understanding Cruelty Through Science (2011) examines the psychological mechanisms behind human brutality. By replacing the scientifically imprecise term "evil" with measurable concepts, this work proposes that acts of cruelty stem from a deficiency in empathy. The central argument posits that treating people as objects instead of recognizing their humanity enables harmful behavior.
Who Should Read This?
- People fascinated by empathy and how humans connect with each other
- Mental health practitioners and therapists
- Readers wanting scientific explanations for moral and immoral conduct
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