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All Quiet on the Western Front: To Die For Your Country
A soldier, returning from the trenches, refuses to speak in favor of enlistment. He speaks out against the popular philosophy of the time--that dying for your country is an honorable death. On the contrary, he discusses the harsh realities of war and attacks the notion that an honorable death is worthwhile. Is a "noble" death more valuable than living? -
The Dark Knight: Good Cop, Bat Cop
The Batman--an anti-hero--is not afraid to use unconventional methods of interrogation. Meanwhile, the Joker informs Batman of the dubious ethical codes of the police. -
Monty Python: Philosophers Football
Greek and German philosophers play against each other in an altered game of soccer. They must ponder and develop new ideas. Only after they come up with an idea may they score a goal. Some of the many philosophers featured are Archimedes, Socrates, Hegel, Nietzsche, Marx, Kant, and Confucius. -
The Simpsons: The Ribwich is Back
Homer finds out the Ribwich is available at Springfield's local Krusty Burger and is excited to try it. After his first bite, he is immediately addicted to it and quickly eats a dozen of them. Homer displays a lack of self-control as he devours the Ribwiches. -
The Dark Knight: Two Face
Harvey shares his philosophy. He favors indeterminism--the idea that there are no rules that govern the world (the only rule he thinks that exists is chance). Why should he be moral if he believes that there are no moral laws? -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipCaptain Planet and the Planeteers: Welcome to Hope Island
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Gaia selects 5 teenagers from 5 different continents to help deal with the pollution problem she wasn't aware of due to sleeping for centuries. Each teenager is given a ring with the power of one of the classical five elements in Western Natural Philosophy. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Office: Does The Wall Exist?
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The company has a discussion on ethical dilemmas involving stealing in a perilous situation. They then shift into a philosophical discussion when Andy asks Michael how he knows the wall in the room is there if he's not looking at it. Michael goes into a deeper philosophical discussion by questioning the knowledge of other people and objects. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Dark Knight: Agent of Chaos
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The Joker creates chaos for chaos' sake. This clip provides a glimpse into the mind of a "practicing nihilist." -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipTaxi Driver: Travis Wants to Help Iris
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Has profanityTravis desperately tries to assist a young prostitute. While he performs several depraved acts over the course of the film, he retains an internal moral compass guided by his own system. On the one hand, he is perfectly fine murdering unarmed civilians; on the other hand, he can't bear to witness Iris continue to work as a prostitute. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipTrainspotting: Choose Life
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Has profanityRenton's opening monologue accurately sums up nihilism--he fails to find meaning in the things everyone else does. Instead, Renton goes down the path of addiction.
