55 pages • 1 hour read
Robert HareWithout Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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?
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?
How does the author explain the high prevalence of psychopaths in positions of power and influence? What messages does he therefore convey about privilege?
