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Sympathy for the Devil
In Fritz Allhoff & S. Waller (eds.), Serial Killers ‐ Philosophy for Everyone. Wiley‐Blackwell. pp. 78–89 (2010-09-24)
Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled: Can a Serial Killer Ever Be Good? Dexter on Trial Four Ethical Tests Dexter Dreams Darkly: An Overview of Showtime's Dexter Morgan Killing to Maximize Happiness Kant's Dark Champion A Virtuous Devil or a Moral Monster? Hypothetical Consent: Would You Want Dexter in Your Neighborhood? Closing Arguments.
sympathy for the devil ‐ Can a Serial Killer Ever Be Good? Tony Soprano, HBO's popular television series The Sopranos ‐ a Mafioso, arguably a flourishing human Dexter on trial – Dexter's evaluation via four ethical tests Kantian Test, whether Dexter's actions ‐ rational and universalizable, per the categorical imperative Dexter Dreams Darkly ‐ overview of showtime's Dexter Morgan Dexter, emotionally disassociated ‐ detective for the Miami‐Metro PD killing to maximize happiness Kant's dark champion Virtue theory, not peddling in ethical absolutes Dexter, and Code of Harry ‐ in rational recognition that the path he walks is a tightrope
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