The Science of Evil. Book Summary

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Simon Baron-Cohen

What’s inside

Baron-Cohen explores the nature of human cruelty, linking it to a lack of empathy and examining its neurological and psychological origins.

You’ll Learn

  • Insights into the psychological mechanisms of empathy
  • Understanding the roots of human cruelty
  • Exploration of the balance between nature and nurture in empathy
  • Considerations for nurturing empathy in personal and societal contexts

Key Points

  • The definition and importance of empathy
  • Empathy Spectrum and its role in human interaction
  • Zero Degrees of Empathy and its link to cruelty
  • Neuroscience behind empathy and lack thereof
  • Psychological profiles of people with low empathy
  • The role of genes and environment in empathy
  • Potential ways to increase empathy in society

Who’s it For

  • Psychologists
  • Students of Behavioral Sciences
  • Anyone interested in the roots of cruelty and empathy
  • Readers of popular science

About the author

Simon Baron-Cohen is a renowned psychologist and professor known for his work on autism and empathy.