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The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture

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Explore the philosophical depths of Batman, Superman, Captain America, and your other favorite superheroes–FOR FREE!

Behind the cool costumes, special powers, and unflaggingdetermination to fight evil you’ll find fascinatingphilosophical questions and concerns deep in the hearts and mindsof your favorite comic book heroes.

Why doesn’t Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone’smisery? Does Peter Parker have a good life? What can Iron Man teachus about the role of technology in society? Bringing together keychapters from books in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Cultureseries, this free superhero sampler engages the intellectual mightof big thinkers like Aristotle and Kant to answer these questionsand many others, giving you new insights on everything from whether Superman is truly an American icon to whether Wolverine is the sameperson when he loses his memory.
* Features exclusive bonus content: all-new chapters on Captain America and Thor
* Gives you a sneak peek at upcoming books: Avengers and Philosophy, Spider-Man and Philosophy, and Superman and Philosophy
* Includes superheroes from both the DC and Marvel universes: the Avengers, Batman, Captain America, Green Lantern, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Superman, Thor, Watchmen, and the X-Men
* Gives you a perfect introduction to the Blackwell Philosophyand Pop Culture series (learn more at www.andphilosophy.com) FORFREE!

Whether you’re looking for answers or looking for fun, thisclassic compilation will save the day by helping you gain a deeperappreciation of your favorite comics with an introduction to basicphilosophical principles.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781118153475 ● File size 1.0 MB ● Publisher John Wiley & Sons ● Published 2011 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 3083421 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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