Sympathizing with the Killers through Appeals Over the course of this semester, we have read multiple books and watched numerous movies and series about serial killers. Over the course of this term I have experienced something that sounds extremely bizarre to say out loud, that is I feel as though I have grown closer to these serial killers and I have essentially gotten to know them. I feel as though I can connect to them, understand their reasoning behind killing, and in some cases even hope…
Psychopathy and its Role in Morality Psychopathy can be defined as a psychological disorder that is characterized by immoral and occasionally antisocial behavior. This disorder is commonly associated with the inability to form loving, or emotional bonds to other people, or things. However it is distinct from sociopathy, which is commonly used interchangeably, which in reality is incorrect. Sociopathy can be defined as a disorder in which a person takes part in antisocial, and oftentimes criminal…