About the book
An original and scientifically rigorous exploration of the darkest recesses of the human mind.
What is it about evil that we find so compelling? From our obsession with serial killers to violence in pop culture, we seem inescapably drawn to the stories of monstrous acts and the aberrant people who commit them.
But evil, Dr. Julia Shaw argues, is all relative, rooted in our unique cultures. What one may consider normal, like sex before marriage, eating meat or being a banker, others may find abhorrent. And if evil is only in the eye of the beholder, can it be said to exist at all?
In Evil, Dr. Shaw uses case studies from academia, examples from popular culture and anecdotes from everyday life to break down complex information and concepts such as the neuroscience of evil, the psychology of bloodlust and workplace misbehaviour. In grappling with thorny dilemmas--from \"Would I kill baby Hitler?\" to \"Why do I want to murder my spouse?\"--Dr. Shaw offers readers a better understanding of the world, ourselves and our Google search histories.
Editions of Evil
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385690294
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385690300
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385691246
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385693615
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An original and scientifically rigorous exploration of the darkest recesses of the human mind.
What is it about evil that we find so compelling? From our obsession with serial killers to violence in pop culture, we seem inescapably drawn to the stories of monstrous acts and the aberrant people who commit them.
But evil, Dr. Julia Shaw argues, is all relative, rooted in our unique cultures. What one may consider normal, like sex before marriage, eating meat or being a banker, others may find abhorrent. And if evil is only in the eye of the beholder, can it be said to exist at all?
In Evil, Dr. Shaw uses case studies from academia, examples from popular culture and anecdotes from everyday life to break down complex information and concepts such as the neuroscience of evil, the psychology of bloodlust and workplace misbehaviour. In grappling with thorny dilemmas--from \"Would I kill baby Hitler?\" to \"Why do I want to murder my spouse?\"--Dr. Shaw offers readers a better understanding of the world, ourselves and our Google search histories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evil about?
An original and scientifically rigorous exploration of the darkest recesses of the human mind.
What is it about evil that we find so compelling? From our obsession with serial killers to violence in pop culture, we seem inescapably drawn to the stories of monstrous acts and the aberrant people who commit them.
But evil, Dr. Julia Shaw argues, is all relative, rooted in our unique cultures. What one may consider normal, like sex before marriage, eating meat or being a banker, others may find abhorrent. And if evil is only in the eye of the beholder, can it be said to exist at all?
In Evil, Dr. Shaw uses case studies from academia, examples from popular culture and anecdotes from everyday life to break down complex information and concepts such as the neuroscience of evil, the psychology of bloodlust and workplace misbehaviour. In grappling with thorny dilemmas--from \"Would I kill baby Hitler?\" to \"Why do I want to murder my spouse?\"--Dr. Shaw offers readers a better understanding of the world, ourselves and our Google search histories.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Evil?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality
Where can I read a sample of Evil?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385690294
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Evil?
Julia Shaw
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Evil is available as paperback(ISBN 9780385690294) and ebook(ISBN 9780385690300) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385691246) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385693615)
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