Marks the beginning of what looks to be a highly successful franchise

The sequel, The Dark Knight, is the second highest grossing film of all time, coming in at over $500 million.

Basic plot…

Batman/Bruce Wayne

Alfred Rachel Dawes Lucius Fox Ra’s al Ghul Scarecrow

Early models developed by Jeremy Bentham

The goal is to provide the greatest happiness for the greatest number.

An ethical doctrine saying essentially that the ends justify the means.

How does this apply to us? The Trolley Problem 1945

Both are at opposite ends of the spectrum Kantianism states that some things are

inherently wrong, that there are moral absolutes

Utilitarianism states the opposite, noting that what could be right in one case is wrong in another.

Problems with utilitarianism False dilemma Justification Practicality

Justice & Vengeance