Pros And Cons Of Ozymandias In Watchmen

In science fiction works, philosophical problems can sometimes arise. One very well-known graphic novel titled Watchmen, written by Alan Moore, is a very good example of this. Watchmen takes place in an alternate universe of the United States around the era of the cold war. Nixon was still president at the time but The United States won the Vietnam War due to the presence of American Superheroes. As the novel progresses, one of these heroes, known as Ozymandias, becomes stuck in a predicament that creates an argument whether he is a Hero or Villain based on a major moral decision about the greater good, sacrificing few to save many. However, there is a philosophical problem that is introduced. What is the best way to allow readers to decide if Ozymandias was …show more content…
It explains the reasons for people to have their arguments on if something is right or wrong based on facts and explanations rather than just personal beliefs. In watchmen, Moral Objectivism plays a big role in helping readers decide for themselves if what Ozymandias did was both right and wrong because of the individual aspects surrounding the situation. As previously stated before, the readers decide amongst themselves whether the pros outweigh the cons by using the information provided. Sure, it’s terribly gruesome to murder millions of innocent lives. But in the end, is it worth saving billions? This information provided allows the readers to think for themselves and come up with their answer, allowing a more mature and well-enforced argument. Those that support Moral Relativism would make their arguments on Ozymandias’ decision based on what they thought was acceptable in their culture which could be correct, but also at the same time be incorrect. It is always better, in an argument, to use evidence and facts, rather than what you believe is to be true. This makes Moral Objectivism the best of the two in the Moral