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Dexter Morgan and ethics of killing

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  • 21-03-2011 12:09pm
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    odie20
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    What would a deontologist make of Dexter's ways?


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    Black Swan
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    Are you referring to the fictional character Dexter Morgan found in a series of novels by Jeff Lindsay, or someone else?

    Secondly, there are several deontological theories (e.g., Kantian, contractarian, agent-centered, etc.). Would it be useful to our discussion for you to suggest what deontological perspective should be used, along with a bit of definition?


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    odie20
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    Specifically a Kantian perspective on Dexter Morgan. Could his actions ever be accepted under a Kantian deontological perspective or does he violate any Kantian constraint challenged to his actions?


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    virtus1
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    Dexter acts out of a sense of duty to Harry and in that sense might jive with a sort of Kantian deontology / categorical imperative. But he employs Harry’s code in order to further his own survival, which seems more in line with ethical egoism. You could also say that he advocates a consequence-based utilitarian ethic whereby he murders evil people in order to benefit the world.

    The question is kind of strange lol


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