The Emptied Soul: On the Nature of the Psychopath (Classics in Archetypal Psychology) (Paperback)

~ Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig (Author) "During the last century and a half, the vanguard of medical science has experienced one triumph after another..." (more)
Key Phrases: Archetype of the Invalid, Middle Ages, World Health Organization (more...)

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Why do psychopaths exert such fascination? Do Eros and morality have some kind of connection with psychopathy? Are those feelings part of something in us that allows the most violent kind in our society to kill easily, or is there a recognition that we, too, have a touch of the psychopath lurking in us at all times? Yet in the popular mind, psychopathy only describes a disorder of the aggressive, antisocial criminal. The author reviews the field, gives an explanation of the main symptoms, suggests an approach to treatment, and then presents a new vision: psychopathy is not so much a deficiency of morality as it is crippled Eros.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Spring Publications (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882143719
• ISBN-13: 978-0882143712
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #514,536 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Jungian Analysis of The Psychopath, February 8, 2001

By	Dancing Ganesha "Dancing Ganesha" (Northern Hemisphere) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I run a website about this disorder, so anything on psychopathy is always of interest to me. I would recommend that before reading this book, however, the novice should start off with Dr. Robert Hare's book "Without Conscience..." and go on from there. Guggenbuhl-Craig's book is marvelous. A small gem of a book, and easy to read and digest.

He speaks not only of the psychopath, his traits, and so forth, but explains to us the deeper mysteries of the psychopath's behaviours and thought processes.

I thouroughly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in psychopathy, psychology, or just wants to learn more about this very much ignored disorder (every three out of ten men are estimated to have psychopathic personality disorder).

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing!, July 16, 2002

By	Diana M. Rodriguez "dmr1234" (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is astonishing! It is a simple masterpiece. The author has given an amazing account of different types of psychopaths in the short, but oh so sweet, book.
Guggenbuhl-Craig should write more books. His style is amazing- it is easy to comprehend and extremely intelligent.
I applaud this book and its author. This is one of the best books on the subject I have ever read. Should get 10 Stars!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brutally honest depiction, February 13, 2009

By	J. P. Jones "Lost_Philologist" (on a boat... somewhere.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Provides a clear view into the world of the sociopath/psychopath... a great read for anyone interested in human behavior.