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Philosophy in Movies: Ethics

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Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)

According to Mary Litch in Philosophy Through Film various major ethical theories are represented by characters in this film. I haven't seen it yet; I'll delve further into these ideas later.

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Extreme Measures (1996)

Do the ends always justify the means?

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Run Lola Run (1998)

How do we know how the future will be affected by choosing one action over another?

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Judgement at Nuremberg (1961)

How do you judge relative guilt and innocence? Does it make a difference if someone was "just following orders?"

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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Is it right to risk many lives to save just one?

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Minority Report (2002)

Is it ethical to punish someone for a crime he has not yet committed?

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I am seeking movies for a curriculum on Film Studies & Philosophy I'm writing for my homeschooled teen-ager and me. This section deals with ethics. How should we live? Comments and suggestions are enthusiastically welcomed. :-)