The object concerning my project is the comic book character The Comedian. In my project I want to investigate how The Comedian can be considered to be evil by conventional morality and yet referred to as a hero. The main objective of my project will be to argue that although the Comedian acts beyond conventional morality, his label as a Hero is very much deserved. He is the epitome of what a Hero should be and so beyond normal considerations. <\/p>\n
In my project two other characters from the comic book will also be discussed, Rorschach and Ozymandias, both of which illustrate two alternative moral systems. Rorschach takes on Kant\u2019s Deontological value system that argues for universal morality known as the categorical imperative. It is obvious in the end that due to Rorschach\u2019s moral inclinations he is not able to function as person let alone a hero. Ozymandias on the other hand illustrates Mill\u2019s concept of Utilitarianism. Ozymandias justifies his actions in killing millions of people by arguing that it is for the greater good. Is the sacrifice too great? If it is ever discovered what he did would he still be considered a hero? Both these moral systems are considered to be socially accepted conventions. However I will argue that although they may be acceptable for general society, it is inadequate for a Hero to use either of these moral systems. <\/p>\n
Unlike the other \u201cHeroes\u201d Rorschach and Ozymandias, the Comedian\u2019s value system is over and above conventional social morality, he is the creator of his own values. The Comedian accepts that life is absurd and that society is not as civilised as we think it is and so he acts accordingly as the hero we need rather than the kind of hero we want. The Comedian utilises Hegel\u2019s concept of the right of heroes to be the lawgivers in an uncivilised time. They are granted the right to do whatever is necessary to establish a civilised society. <\/p>\n
The Philosophers and concepts
\nMachiavelli \u2013 The Prince
\nNietzsche \u2013 The Overman
\nHegel \u2013 World Historical individuals
\nKant \u2013 categorical imperative
\nMill – Utilitarianism
\n– The Eternal Return
\n– The Rights of Heroes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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