Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do? (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture #41) (Paperback)

Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do? (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture #41) By William Irwin (Editor), Mark D. White (Editor) Cover Image
By William Irwin (Editor), Mark D. White (Editor)
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This is book number 41 in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.

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Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversary

He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.

About the Author

Mark D. White is chair of the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island/CUNY, where he teaches courses in economics, philosophy, and law. He has edited and coedited many books in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, including Batman and Philosophy, Watchmen and Philosophy, Iron Man and Philosophy, and The Avengers and Philosophy. William Irwin is 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 House and Philosophy, Batman and Philosophy, and Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy.
Product Details
ISBN: 9781118018095
ISBN-10: 1118018095
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: March 18th, 2013
Pages: 256
Language: English
Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
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