"Renowned Psychiatrist Michael Stone, Pioneer in the Study of Evil, Passes Away at 90"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Dr. Michael H. Stone, a psychiatrist and scholar known for his work on defining evil and differentiating it from mental illness, has passed away at the age of 90. Stone authored the book "The Anatomy of Evil" and hosted the TV program "Most Evil," where he interviewed murderers to understand their motivations. He identified narcissism and aggression as predominant traits in those who commit evil acts. Stone's research warned of an intensification and diversification of evil acts since the 1960s, attributing it to factors such as access to military weaponry, moral relativism, and a backlash against feminism. He also conducted long-term studies on patients with borderline personality disorders.