A Dark Scenario
One defining characteristic of a psychopath is that he/she cannot tell right from wrong. Most people, for example, have increased brain activity when they hear alarming words such as "rape" or "homicide." Psychopaths, however, do not show this change in brain response; "rape" would produce the same response as "tree" or "chair." There are many factors involved in diagnosing psychopathy, but this lack of conscience is central.
If a psychopath goes on a killing spree and murders a family, can this person be considered evil? How do you define "evil"?
If a psychopath goes on a killing spree and murders a family, can this person be considered evil? How do you define "evil"?