The Wisdom Of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton
What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success
A provocative exploration of psychopathy that argues the condition exists on a spectrum and that certain psychopathic traits—emotional detachment, fearlessness, ruthlessness, charm and focus—can be advantageous in high-stakes professions and decision-making when tempered by social constraints; the author combines scientific research, historical examples and interviews to distinguish between dangerous, antisocial psychopaths and those who may contribute positively to society, while urging caution about romanticizing the disorder and highlighting ethical and practical limits to applying its ‘wisdom.’
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- Published
- 2012
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- British
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- Original Language
- English
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