![]() ![]() Those who have to deal with the aftermath of cruelty may not agree with Baron-Cohen’s analysis but they will surely be informed and provoked by his boldness and originality.� Michael Gazzaniga, Professor of Psychology, University of California - Santa Barbara author of The Ethical Brain “Horrific crimes usually freeze the mind, leaving only a desire for retribution. ![]() He backs up his claim with a wealth of research - from developmental psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and genetics. Arguing that we explain nothing by describing acts of wanton cruelty as evil, he explores the simple but powerful hypothesis that such acts can be traced to a distinct psychological state - a lack of empathy. Thomas Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education “Simon Baron-Cohen displays once again his ability to bring science to bear on troubling and controversial issues. ![]()
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