The identifier corresponds to the ISBN-13 for the seminal psychology book, People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil , written by M. Scott Peck, M.D. and published by Simon & Schuster in 1983.
People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil - Hardcover
The core thesis of Peck's work is that "evil" is not merely a theological abstraction but a specific psychological disorder. He describes "evil people" as those who are pathologically committed to protecting their own self-image of perfection. To maintain this facade, they must constantly deceive others—and themselves—leading to the "lie" that gives the book its title. Unlike ordinary neurotics who suffer from their own conflicts, Peck argues that these individuals project their failures onto those around them, effectively "sickening" their families or communities to avoid looking at their own darkness.
Exploring Human Malignancy: A Reflection on "People of the Lie"
The identifier corresponds to the ISBN-13 for the seminal psychology book, People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil , written by M. Scott Peck, M.D. and published by Simon & Schuster in 1983.
People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil - Hardcover
The core thesis of Peck's work is that "evil" is not merely a theological abstraction but a specific psychological disorder. He describes "evil people" as those who are pathologically committed to protecting their own self-image of perfection. To maintain this facade, they must constantly deceive others—and themselves—leading to the "lie" that gives the book its title. Unlike ordinary neurotics who suffer from their own conflicts, Peck argues that these individuals project their failures onto those around them, effectively "sickening" their families or communities to avoid looking at their own darkness.
Exploring Human Malignancy: A Reflection on "People of the Lie"
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