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The Thread of Death, or the Compulsion to Kill
In Fritz Allhoff & S. Waller (eds.), Serial Killers ‐ Philosophy for Everyone. Wiley‐Blackwell. pp. 206–217 (2010-09-24)
Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled: The Epistemology of Murder Violence and Human Nature The Gestation of Terrorists and Serial Killers Conclusions.
thread of death, or compulsion to kill epistemology of murder Hannibal Lecter, one of the first fictional serial killers conceptions horribly biased ‐ to the point of actually harming people Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay ‐ fantasizing our enemies prejudices and biases ‐ mangling and predetermining what we believe we see in the world In The Lord of the Rings, evil orcs ‐ noble elves until corrupted by the dark lords The Children of the Corn ‐ fantasy, that deep down kids are cold‐blooded killers gestation of terrorists and serial killers hyper‐masculine warrior aggression ‐ psychological defense against desiring sexuality and needing love
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