Superheroes and Philosophy

Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Modern, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture
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Author: Tom Morris, Matt Morris ISBN: 9780812696967
Publisher: Open Court Publication: June 1, 2001
Imprint: Open Court Language: English
Author: Tom Morris, Matt Morris
ISBN: 9780812696967
Publisher: Open Court
Publication: June 1, 2001
Imprint: Open Court
Language: English

The comic book naratives of superheroes wrestle with profound and disturbing issues in original ways: the definitions of good and evil, the limits of violence as an effective means, the perils of enforcing justice outside the law, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the definition of humanity.
Superheroes and Philosophy tackles these and other philosophical questions in an intellectual yet engaging way suitable for any comic book fan.

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The comic book naratives of superheroes wrestle with profound and disturbing issues in original ways: the definitions of good and evil, the limits of violence as an effective means, the perils of enforcing justice outside the law, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the definition of humanity.
Superheroes and Philosophy tackles these and other philosophical questions in an intellectual yet engaging way suitable for any comic book fan.

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