The Sociopath Next Door: The Ruthless Versus The Rest Of Us

Stout’s approach to the subject of ASPD focuses on the perspectives of those who do not have the disorder. What are the shortcomings of this approach? What other approaches might be possible?

What has been learned about the nature of ASPD since this title was published in 2005? How has the common public perception of the disorder changed, and how do modern attitudes of unconditional compassion and understanding impact the relationship between people with ASPD and those who do not have this disorder?

How does moral exclusion mirror some of the characteristics of ASPD? In what sense does moral exclusion and the resulting behaviors and attitudes imply that all humans are capable of “shutting off” their conscience?