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Iron Man vs. Captain America and Philosophy

By Nicolas Michaud (Editor), Jessica Watkins (Editor)
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By Nicolas Michaud (Editor), Jessica Watkins (Editor)
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Iron Man or Captain America? Which one is superior—as a hero, as a role model, or as a personification of American virtue? Philosophers who take different sides come together in Iron Man versus Captain America to debate these issues and arrive at a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these iconic characters. The discussion ranges over politics, religion, ethics, psychology, and metaphysics.

John Altmann argues that Captain America’s thoughtful patriotism, is superior to ...

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