Why Plato Likes Superman More than Batman
Channel: Professor McCoige
Date: 2020-04-21

In this talk, we apply Plato's aesthetics of storytelling to analyze the DC superheroes Batman and Superman. Ultimately I come to the conclusion that by Plato's judgment, Superman is the superior (and more realistic) character. Try to get through the whole thing before raging. 

Related material: 
Plato's Allegories, including the "Divided Line": https://youtu.be/VTUlaxFnTO8
Another video featuring Angel and an odd topic where I discuss the Divided Line: https://youtu.be/Qhdqtu2RPBs
If you like superhero content, my talk about Thor as a Christ figure: https://youtu.be/132d13FaIus

Reference material:
Plato, Republic 376e-392c (on the content of stories), 509d-511e (the Divided Line), & 595a-608 (on the poets & meimesis/immitation)