Superheroes: The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture

Superheroes: The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture

Superheroes: The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture

Superheroes: The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture

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Overview

Explore the philosophical depths of Batman, Superman, Captain America, and your other favorite superheroes

Behind the cool costumes, special powers, and unflagging determination to fight evil you’ll find fascinating philosophical questions and concerns deep in the hearts and minds of your favorite comic book heroes.

Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery? Does Peter Parker have a good life? What can Iron Man teach us about the role of technology in society? Bringing together key chapters from books in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, this free superhero sampler engages the intellectual might of big thinkers like Aristotle and Kant to answer these questions and many others, giving you new insights on everything from whether Superman is truly an American icon to whether Wolverine is the same person when he loses his memory.

  • Features exclusive bonus content: all-new chapters on Captain America and Thor
  • Gives you a sneak peek at upcoming books: Avengers and Philosophy, Spider-Man and Philosophy, and Superman and Philosophy
  • Includes superheroes from both the DC and Marvel universes: the Avengers, Batman, Captain America, Green Lantern, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Superman, Thor, Watchmen, and the X-Men
  • Gives you a perfect introduction to the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series (learn more at www.andphilosophy.com) FOR FREE!

Whether you're looking for answers or looking for fun, this classic compilation will save the day by helping you gain a deeper appreciation of your favorite comics with an introduction to basic philosophical principles.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781118153475
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 06/24/2011
Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series , #52
Sold by: JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format: eBook
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 556,663
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

WILLIAM IRWIN is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy.

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