Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way - Tom Morris

Descriere Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way - Tom Morris

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. \nThe 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. \nSuperheroes and Philosophy tackles these and other philosophical questions in an intellectual yet engaging way suitable for any comic book fan.

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Open Court

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ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9780812695731

Magazine

1

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