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If Carl Hiaasen set one of his novels on a residential stretch of boundary line between British Columbia and Washington, or if Richard Russo's characters had relatives in the Pacific Northwest, the result might be something like Jim Lynch's Border Songs. Continue »

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Popular Culture and Philosophy #13: Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way

by Thomas V Morris

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ISBN13: 9780812695731
ISBN10: 0812695739
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Bringing together 16 leading philosophers and some of the most creative people in the world of comics to examine the deeper issues that resonate from the hyperbolic narratives and superhuman actions of this heroic world. Illustrations.

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"Superman's costume always bugged me when I was a kid… So you need a secret identity – cool. But whats the deal with all the rainbow-hued Spandex masks and costumes?... I found the answer to this great metaphysical dilemma in the book Superheroes and Philosophy, edited by Tom Morris and Matt Morris. In various essays, college philosophy professors and others ruminate on profound issues raised by the superhero lifestyle, such as how Batgirl reflects Nietzsches moral perfectionism." – Rick de Yampert, Daytona Beach News-Journal, December 15, 2006

Synopsis:

The comic book superheroes Superman, Batman, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and many others have proved to be a powerful and enduring thread in popular culture, a rich source of ideas for moviemakers, novelists, and philosophers. Superheroes and Philosophy brings together 16 leading philosophers and some of the most creative people in the world of comics, from storywriters to editors to critics, to examine the deeper issues that resonate from the hyperbolic narratives and superhuman actions of this heroic world. The comic book narratives of superheroes wrestle with profound and disturbing issues in original ways: the definitions of good and evil, the limits of violence as an efficacious means, the perils of enforcing justice outside the law, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the definition of humanity. The book also features original artwork specially commissioned from some of the most popular of today's comic book artists.
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ISBN:
9780812695731
Subtitle:
Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way
Editor:
Morris, Tom
Editor:
Morris, Tom; Morris, Matt; Irwin, William
Editor:
Morris, Tom
Editor:
Morris, Matt
Author:
Morris, Matt
Author:
Irwin, William
Author:
Morris, Tom
Editor:
Morris, Matt
Editor:
Irwin, William
Publisher:
Open Court Publishing Company
Subject:
Comic books, strips, etc.
Subject:
Good & Evil
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Heroes in literature
Subject:
History & Surveys - Modern
Subject:
Popular Culture - General
Subject:
PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys/Modern
Subject:
Modern
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Popular Culture and Philosophy
Series Volume:
13
Publication Date:
June 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
281
Dimensions:
8.94x6.04x.61 in. .91 lbs.
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