Examples Of Ethical Issues In Batman

The comic book character of the Batman is an incarnation of justice, as the hero thrives to do what is right; however, he applies his own set of rules and sense of justice to do what he considers is right. The idea of a hero following his own rules in order to do good around him requires an individual with a strong set of morals, an issue that is primary in many stories of the Batman, and particularly in Christopher Nolan’s second opus of his Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight (2008). In the movie, ethics are a recurring theme, focusing mainly on how the masked hero deals with ethical issues and the decision he makes to reach his goal, but also observes the regular people’s choices. These ethical issues constitute the essence of the character of the Batman and we will examine ethical issues that the Batman faces, the moral challenges that the character of the Joker imposes to him, and how he accommodates these challenges in regards to utilitarianism and kantianism. …show more content…
Bruce Wayne is a billionaire whose fortune and company help run the city he lives in. He is very committed to his city as he uses the benefits of his thriving company for the people of the city. Unfortunately, Gotham City is infested with criminals, corruption and a successful mob, all issues the Wayne Foundation cannot act on directly. After expert training, Bruce Wayne decides to become the Batman and extend his help further than what his company could, by fighting criminals at night. This sense of duty can be explained with Martin Heidegger’s idea of existential condition. The philosopher argued that we are all “thrown” in the world, which “is as it is”, and we must make of it what we can. Bruce Wayne’s vigilantism is his way of making his world what he