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Robert Hare

Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993

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Essay Topics

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How does Robert Hare define psychopathy in Without Conscience? How does this definition differ from other psychological conditions that commonly involve psychosis, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?

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The book explores the idea that psychopathy may have a biological or genetic basis. What evidence does Hare provide to support this claim, and what are the implications for understanding and managing psychopathy?

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How does the author explain the high prevalence of psychopaths in positions of power and influence? What messages does he therefore convey about privilege?