Born Evil

Psychopathy. Narcissism. Machiavellianism. These are the traits referred to as the personality 'Dark Triad' and relegated to outer edges of humanity: liars, dictators, criminals. But what if, rather than treating them as the all-or-nothing, on-or-off clinical markers of a toxic and dangerous condition, we saw them as an inherent and necessary part of human nature?In this provocative and deeply researched book, Professor Kevin Dutton will take readers on a shocking journey of discovery to explore how and why these traits evolved and remain widespread, how they impact interpersonal relationships and workplace dynamics, and how they may - in fact - be key to our success.--------------------------------------------------------------PRAISE FOR THE WISDOM OF PSYCHOPATHS'Highly original . . . provocative and humorous' V. S. RAMACHANDRAN'Startling . . . it's good to know that rubbing shoulders with such dangerous characters hasn't destroyed [Dutton's] sense of humour' THE TIMES'Inspiring and revelatory' ANDY McNAB'Dutton's curiosity takes him from boardrooms and law courts to neurological labs' GUARDIAN'Captivating' MICHAEL C HALL