Iron Man and Philosophy: Facing the Stark Reality
William (Ed) Irwin
On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforwardsuperhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. Editor(s): White, Mark D. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: APF; HP; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398. On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforward superhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. But beneath the shiny armor and flashy technology lies Tony Stark, brilliant inventor and eccentric playboy, struggling to balance his desires, addictions, and relationships with his duties as the Armored Avenger. Iron Man and Philosophy explores the many philosophical issues that emerge from the essential conflicts found in the decades of Iron Man stories in comics ... Read more As absorbing as Iron Man comic books and movies, Iron Man and Philosophy: Whether you've been reading the comic books for years or have gotten into Iron Man through the movies, Iron Man and Philosophy is a must-have companion for every fan.
The first look at the philosophy behind the Iron Man comics and movies, timed for the release of Iron Man 2 in March 2010
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