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Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan, Nihilism, and the Human Condition

Deep Talks with Paul Anleitner

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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Christopher Nolan's Batman Movies

This chapter explores the themes of hope, despair, nihilism, and morality as portrayed in Christopher Nolan's Batman movies. It delves into the relationship between Batman and the Joker, discussing how the Joker challenges Batman's ethical compass and the concept of good and evil. The chapter also examines the illusion of choice and the consequences of Batman's principled stance on not killing.

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