The evilest person who committed the most horrendous deeds, propagated the worst ideas, or was responsible for other moustache-twirling affairs.

Anyone who is currently alive does not count.

  • AMoralNihilist@feddit.uk
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    2 days ago

    While that is true, I think that many of the most successful at building a following are true believers. Hitler is a pretty good example.

    I think Mao or Pol Pot also started out quite idealistic and then we’re warped by power.

    I suppose it’s very difficult to really say one way or the other, and I would argue that true evil is only possible when the intent is purely self serving.

    Even with sociopathy, they may genuinely think they are doing good without feeling empathy for those they harm. However, it’s a very good point that many of those that rise are sociopaths or become sociopathic.