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Philosophy of Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood

This article contains major spoilers.  Philosophy- The philosophy of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood revolves around science, war, religion, nationalism/fascism and Truth. It is story about human connection, war, and about overcoming our weaknesses.  Science Vs Religion  When Edward and Alphonse visited Reole to investigate father Cornello who gained control over people of Reole, who believed that he had Godly powers. As the truth turns out to be that Cornello uses a Philosopher stone and alchemy to fool his followers (He was eventually exposed). Later, we see the city being engulfed in a civil war over different ideologies. In the next episode, they met Shou Tucker who was known for his talking chimera experiment and to maintain his state alchemist position, he does something really horrific. He used his own daughter and dog for a chimera experiment. And then he gives the most disturbing excuse for his actions. He said he only did what science has demanded for. So many humans and ani