Superheroes and Philosophy - Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way

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.

Summary

A thought-provoking collection of essays explores the philosophical side of the comic book world, collecting the contributions of sixteen philosophers on a variety of subjects, including evil, justice, metaphysics, and the limits of violence. Original.

Product details

• Authors: Tom Morris
• Assisted by: William Irwin (Editor), Matt Morris (Editor), Tom Morris (Editor)
• Publisher: Open Court
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.04.2005
• EAN: 9780812695731
• ISBN: 978-0-8126-9573-1
• No. of pages: 281
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 227 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 413 g
• Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy; Popular Culture and Philosophy; Popular Culture & Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day