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Serial Killers and Forensic Psychology (2021 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast

CHAPTER

Understanding Evil: Labels and Perceptions

This chapter examines the societal tendency to label individuals, particularly notorious criminals, as 'evil' and the implications of such categorizations. It discusses how cultural narratives and religious beliefs shape our understanding of good and evil, while also questioning the biases in psychological diagnoses like the DSM. The conversation emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of criminal behavior and the coexistence of empathy in those deemed psychopathic.

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