80 pages 2 hours read

Robert Greene

The 48 Laws Of Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Essay Topics

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What role does deception play in gaining and maintaining power? Using at least three examples from the book, explain why deception is a more important tool than honesty for those who wish to maintain their grasp on power.

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How and why does Greene show that the road to power is full of contradictions? Do the contradictions reinforce or diminish his argument?

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Greene’s book has been dubbed the “psychopath’s bible.” Is this label warranted?

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