Light Yagami vs L - Who was Right? | A Clash Of Idealogies Ep 2

In the episode 2 of Clash of idealogies we discuss death Note Battle of Light Yagami vs L Lawliet and what exactly is justice? Works Cited: Moral Absolutism: Belief in fixed, universal moral truths enforceable without contextual nuance. Light Yagami's judgments via the Death Note exemplify this absolutist certainty [Kant, Immanuel. Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. 1785]. Authoritarianism: System of absolute authority by a single figure to impose order, suppressing opposition. Kira's totalitarian rule represents this [Arendt, Hannah. The Origins of Totalitarianism. 1951]. Consequentialism: Ethical framework judging actions by outcomes, where ends justify means. Light's pursuit of a "better world" through killings embodies extreme consequentialism [Mill, John Stuart. Utilitarianism. 1863]. Proceduralism: Emphasis on fair processes (e.g., evidence, trials) for legitimacy, over outcomes alone. L's investigative methods prioritize this [Habermas, Jürgen. The Theory of Communicative Action. 1981]. Epistemic Humility: Acknowledgment of knowledge's limits, fostering doubt and revision. L's provisional certainty ("5% convinced") reflects this [Williams, Bernard. Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy. 1985]. Existential Humanism: View of humanity as defined by free choices in an imperfect world, valuing freedom over control. L's defense of flawed systems aligns with this [Sartre, Jean-Paul. Existentialism is a Humanism. 1946]. Panopticon: Surveillance model inducing self-regulation through omnipresent observation. Light's fear-based utopia functions as this [Foucault, Michel. Discipline and Punish. 1975]. Fascist Political Theology: Absolute moral authority enforced via violence under a singular leader. Kira's regime mirrors this structure [Schmitt, Carl. Political Theology. 1922].