People of the Lie Vol. 1: Toward a Psychology of Evil Free Audiobook Download by M. Scott Peck

In People of the Lie: Vol. 1: Toward a Psychology of Evil, M. Scott Peck gives insight into what it really means to be evil, and why people do some of the horrible things they do. He explains how people go from being good to bad, and how they continue to spiral into darker depths with their choices.

People of the Lie is an audiobook narrated by M. Scott Peck that takes a hard look at why evil exists in the world. People of the Lie Vol. 1: Toward a Psychology of Evil examines how some people are on a quest for power and control, and their paths often lead them to become willing or unwitting pawns in social systems such as religion, capitalism, or politics. The strategy is appealing because it promises happiness through obedience, comfort and safety through conformity, and self-worth through acceptance. People who believe these lies eventually find themselves caught up in cults or religions where they willingly commit atrocities against others because "the end justifies the means."

People of the Lie Vol. 1: Toward a Psychology of Evil is a book about evil as an aberration, not something one is innately or incorrigibly tainted with. M. Scott Peck argues that because people are capable of both good and evil, there's no true dichotomy between the two. He analyzes how people can intentionally or unintentionally commit evil acts, often in order to cope with or avoid experiencing emotional pain from difficult situations or unpleasant emotions like guilt.

People of the Lie Vol. 1: Toward a Psychology of Evil by M. Scott Peck is a psychoanalytical critique of people who believe in and follow cults, religions, or charismatic leaders. Peck identifies these people as "The People of the Lie" and argues that this group shares common characteristics such as having an inner need to feel special and be loved, feeling entitled to take from others, being uncomfortable with guilt and shame, feeling superior over those they consider inferior, believing in moral absolutes, using the past to shape their future (holding grudges), desiring the impossible, having a need for control over others or life events and emotions.

In People of the Lie: Vol. 1: Toward a Psychology of Evil, M. Scott Peck argues that not everyone who commits crimes is evil. Some people commit crimes because they are mentally ill and their mental illness clouds their judgment. He says that by following the teachings of Jesus, one can prevent people from committing evil and violent acts

Psychologist M. Scott Peck discusses how evil is merely a mindset that people adopt in times of trouble. He believes that it is essential to understand the nature of evil so it can be avoided. Peck defines evil as living inauthentically and going against one's own conscience, and he uses personal stories to explain his point.