The Science of Evil
On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty
Simon Baron-Cohen
The book explores the concept of human cruelty through the lens of empathy, proposing that a lack of empathy is at the core of what the author terms "evil" behavior. It delves into the psychological and neuroscientific aspects of empathy, examining how differences in empathy levels can lead to acts of cruelty and discussing potential interventions to increase empathy in individuals.
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