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by M.Scott Peck (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (19 Jul 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099728605
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099728603
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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A description of the author's experience of psychiatric therapy with patients who appear manifestly evil which attempts to show that a spiritual or even religious dimension is required to aid in the understanding of human nature.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Brave Book, 30 Nov 2003
By R. P. Sedgwick "Grim Rob" (UK) - See all my reviews
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In People of the Lie Peck looks at the phenomenon of evil he has experienced with patients in psychotherapy; some of the cases where people have overcome, with the help of conventional therapy, the evil within them - most have not.

The book goes on to look at different types of evil, the definition of evil, a fascinating discussion of the author's experiences with two exorcisms, and the nature of Satan. Finally Peck looks at group evil, such as experienced during the holocaust and in Vietnam.

Interspersed with each case are the author's more general thoughts on the nature of (as he sees it) the disease of evil, and how psychiatry could be extended to be a more complete science by covering areas previously considered the realm of religion.

Although People of the Lie is a fairly academic book, it's written in a readable manner and I found it mostly very approachable as a reader with no formal background in psychiatry.

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good try at the problem of evil, 9 Feb 2002
By MWin (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews
Peck makes an apposite description of truly evil people, how deceitful and self-centred they are, although they often pretend to be upstanding citizens. What makes Peck's view of evil stand out is that he takes the problem of evil fully seriously. Evil is not merely a misunderstanding or some kind of deficiency in an otherwise good human society. No, evil is a constant and strong force inside the soul of the "people of the lie." Peck wants to depict evil as a very serious illness of the soul that cannot be spotted from outside. I am sceptical of diagnosing evil as a disease, but Peck's book deserves the highest mark because of his heartfelt explication and his telling case histories. I feel, from my own life-experience, that Peck's depiction of evil peoples' characteristics is very apt.

Mats W

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Important insights into the nature and impact of evil people, 1 April 2001
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If you've the perseverence and objectivity to penetrate Peck's occasionally rather annoying 'evangelism', you'll be rewarded with a fascinating insight into the behaviour of 'evil' people and their impact on others.

The People of The Lie is without doubt an important attempt to understand and describe 'scientifically' a very common though as yet, not formally classified personality/character disorder. However, Peck's emphasis on the 'supernatural' dimension, particularly his observations on the value of exorcism is inappropriate. It obscures some extremely worthwhile evidence in support of his contention, that there is scope to define formally a 'new' disorder to help psychiatrists and psychologists manage both 'evil' people and their victims. I suspect this book is not universally popular among these professionals.

Nevertheless, its worth the effort. Whether you're a believer, agnostic or athiest, The People of the Lie offers much food for thought. So far as I know, people who are just plain bad are not well catered for by formal psychology theory; bad people really do exist, they're not simply damaged people who do bad things so perhaps Peck's book is a worthwhile attempt to expose such people for the benefit, principally of their victims.

I was a victim and as such the book has helped me greatly. As a pychologist, I would have preferred a less 'emotional' and more accessible approach to what is a seriously under-researched phenomenon.

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3.0 out of 5 stars a curate's egg
Like the curate's egg this book is good in parts; I just wish the author would stick to psychology and leave out the evangelising. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting.
I find this book interesting, but sometimes a bit naive. I am still plodding through it. Very American point of view.
Published 3 months ago by maggiedottir

4.0 out of 5 stars Pioneering
We desperately need a psychology of evil. This book is a valuable begginning.

I agree with the late Dr. Read more

Published on 27 Nov 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Until you have experianced it...dont knock it.
This book was a saver. Truely. There are the confussed, self-absorbed and disturbed, then there is what Scott Peck very bravely puts into words. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2004 by kenneth scott

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but flawed
The author writes from a mainstream Christian perspective, which is certainly legitimate. He describes certain case studies where the patients suffered from extreme narcissism. Read more
Published on 9 May 2004 by Pieter

5.0 out of 5 stars AWAKENING, thus DISTURBING
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An entirely different book, from the author of the inspirational bestseller The Road Less Travelled series. Read more

Published on 27 May 2003 by hklivingston

3.0 out of 5 stars Heal evil: take personal responsibility, treat narcissism
In "People of the Lie," Scott Peck repeatedly asks the reader - and the field of psychiatry - to first of all acknowledge that there is such a thing as evil, secondly to give it a... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgetable stays in your mind
I have read this book at least 4 times and I often think of the issues it raises. Principlaly it asks what exactly is evil? Read more
Published on 20 Dec 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Concentrates on evil
Originally, our search at Amazon was to find literature that explains lies. The learning experience was to help deal with people that lie or slander, especially to defend... Read more
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