Socrates Harvey Dent Analysis

Socrates: During the film, it is established that the character of Harvey Dent has done a lot of good for the city of Gotham, however, if he is convicted of committing crimes of his own, all the men he has put in jail will be let free. Is Batman justified in taking the blame for Harvey Dent’s crimes to ensure the convicted criminals stay behind bars?
Nolan: Taking the blame for a crime you haven’t committed but for the greater good of a safer society has merit.
Socrates: Is it not a falsehood and a deception to not tell the truth even if it keeps criminals behind bars?
Nolan: It may be a falsehood, but the reputation of one man is surely a small price to pay to keep the streets safe?
Socrates: You justify Batman’s action from the perspective …show more content…
Nolan: The actions of the convicts in the decision to not blow up the civilian ferry would concur with this line of thought. They chose to forego their own lives in preference for the civilians in acknowledgement of their past errors to society.
Socrates: We have discussed the ethical issue of taking blame for others actions, a decision between two choices when an outcome is not guaranteed and the moral ramification for committing a heinous crime. What do you believe the commonalities in the three issues we have discussed are?
Nolan: Equality amongst men may be an intellectual notion that is not exclusively represented by the actions of all. The question then becomes what course of action elicits the most favourable response and for who? This is echoed in the decision-making processes that will have consequences regardless of what decision is made. Knowing what the consequences are likely to be, allows us to make decisions. Some will make decision for the greater good, particular if they are conscious of what the greater good actually is whilst other will make decisions based upon what is best for