The American Superhero

When you're born you have two superhero's that look after you and take care of your every need until you are capable of doing so on your own, but they are always there if we need ever need them, literally always, even if we don't want them to be. It doesn't take you long to start focusing less on our parent "superhero's" and turning all of your attention to the actual superhero's that are shown on TV, in books, even at amusement parks. These young children look up to these superhero's, and shortly after know everything there is to know. Everyone knows the story of Superman, big and small, we have all heard some version of the Superman story. This super strong man performs courageous acts protecting the city, and is ultimately the cities literal Superman. He …show more content…
This Superman era has moved up and touched the older generations too by producing new movies throughout the years. Many people watch these movies or read the comics carelessly, probably not thinking that this could have anything to do with philosophers theories. I was one of those people until now. The way Clone Superman is willing to do anything he is told by a high power, his being Lex Luthor, is a perfect example of Kierkegaard’s “Knight of Faith.” Kant’s hypothetical and categorical imperative theories are also easily defined in this movie. Clone Superman doing whatever he want’s because that will make him and his creator happy represents the hypothetical and Real Superman protecting the city and performing actions based off of reason represents the categorical. Thrasymachus’ unjust is best theory is also shot down in this movie. I would describe Clone Superman as being unjust and only caring about himself and not wondering if his actions are hurting others, but in the end Real Superman won and saved the city. Superman will forever be a hero for all ages, but especially children, to look up