- Question
Is Thanos really a villain?
One of the latest villains in the esteemed and massively popular Marvel Cinematic universe is an alien named Thanos. Far above other beings, he believes that half of the world needs to be exterminated in order to save the planet. This may sound terrible, but Thanos has surprisingly understandable logic. Is Thanos evil, or justified in his claims?
Yes, Thanos is a villain
This position holds that Thanos is indeed a villain. It argues his logic and actions cause immense suffering across the universe, that he murdered millions of living beings to enact his vision, and that he was ruthless even toward his own children.
No, Thanos is not a villain
This position holds that Thanos is not truly a villain. It argues that his cause—balancing a universe of finite resources—is just and that his approach, however drastic, is reasonable, since his logic makes sense and his actions follow a coherent rationale.