The Mask Of Morality By Hervey Cleckley

The most influential recent contribution to the biological school of thought is the concept of psychopathy which was first described by Hervey Cleckley in his book ‘The Mask of Sanity’ in 1941. It was later elaborated on and established by Dr. Robert Hare. At the core of this construct is a constellation of interpersonal, affective, and behavioral characteristics. Psychopaths give the impression of robust mental health upon first sight. They seem as if they were truly content with life and genuinely well-adjusted to society. However, as the title of Cleckley’s book implies, beneath the surface of apparent adjustment and sincerity, a psychopath is indifferent, hardhearted, and cruel. On the other hand, it should be noted that psychopaths are