Why have villains become so pathetic and boring? Where have all the evil, terrifying villains gone? And how did this happen?
*A note: When I say “there are sources on the screen”, here they are:
A Solid summary on Augustine’s Privation Theory of Evil (this summary does an excellent job at highlighting a possible reason that many find it attractive to reject this philosophical understanding, which is that the “privation theory” places the responsibility for evil on mankind, not some mysterious outside force.)
Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
The Enneads of Plontius, particularly, the eighth tractate of the first Ennead, though I don’t agree with all his conclusions.
Augustine’s Enchiridion
Chapters as they appear on Youtube:
1:13 — Intro
8:29 — What is Evil?
12:15 — The Scourge of Postmodernism
16:57 — Sympathetic Villains
21:21 — Example - Paul Spector
27:00 — Example - Mellie Grant
29:47 — Example - Dr. Whitly
31:23 — Example - Hannibal Lector
35:45 — Example - Dagger
40:47 — Example - Commodus
42:29 — Example - Thanos
44:38 — Summary
