Psicologia criminale

The author sets out to turn a patchwork of early criminal‑psychology ideas into a single, organized framework. Drawing on a monist view that all natural phenomena—from minerals to human minds—follow the same dynamic laws, he connects the formation of thought with the legal concept of culpability. Readers are introduced to the basic scientific principles that govern how a mental event becomes a criminal act.

The text then surveys the evolutionary steps by which the mind distinguishes and refines ideas, showing how intent and “dolo” emerge within societies. It reviews historic psycho‑physiological studies of offenders and highlights contemporary scholars across law, psychology, and anthropology. The author signals two forthcoming companion volumes—one on environmental influences and another on case‑by‑case analyses—making this first part a solid foundation for anyone interested in the scientific roots of crime.