Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
10th KTU DELL Conferennce, Trabzon, Türkiye, 29 - 30 Mayıs 2025, cilt.10, ss.61, (Özet Bildiri)
This study explores the intersection of morality and politics in David Hare’s Stuff Happens through the lens of “moral politics,” a framework that examines how ethical concerns influence political decisions, policies, and their outcomes. The play, set against the basis of the Iraq War, is considered as a dramatic exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by key political figures involved in the decision-making process. It further applies the framework of “moral politics” to an analysis of David Hare's Stuff Happens, a play that dramatizes the political and ethical complexities surrounding the decision to invade Iraq. Moral politics describes the moment when morality and politics converge, when ethical concerns shape decisions about policies, actions, and their consequences. Observed through this glance, the moral dilemmas and “ethics of power” portrayed in the play, focusing on how individuals navigate the tension between moral imperatives and political objectives are examined. In general, Stuff Happens depicts the ethical challenges faced by politicians including justifications for war, questions of legitimacy, and the profound consequences of military actions. By exploring these moral dilemmas, the study investigates how various characters address issues such as accountability, privilege, and the ethical dimensions of power relationships between nations. Additionally, the focus of this analysis is the “ethics of power”, analyzing how power dynamics within and between nations shape moral decision-making and accountability. By this way, this study aims to examine the intersection of moral values with power, privilege, and accountability, examining how individuals with diverse personalities navigate their responsibilities and roles considering these dynamics. Keywords: David Hare, Stuff Happens, moral politics, ethics, power