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Is there a medical condition behind being "evil"?

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Sociopathic: The closest would be sociopathic personality disorder in which patients cannot understand or appreciate the concept of right and wrong. They act on what they see as what benefits themselves.

Answered 9/9/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I don't think that : One specific medical condition can be blamed for the evil in the world. However, sadists and sociopaths + psychopaths may behave in ways that the average "man" would consider evil.

Answered 6/23/2015

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Interesting question: There are certainly some people with antisocial personality disorder whose exploitative and devious behavior towards others might be called "evil." however, i think there are some whose behavior is not due to a medical condition but is a conscious choice. Serial killers, career criminals, etc. These may act with extreme cruelty and sadism towards others, and are untreatable with any therapy.

Answered 9/2/2015

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