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William (Ed) Irwin - Iron Man and Philosophy: Facing the Stark Reality - 9780470482186 - V9780470482186
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Iron Man and Philosophy: Facing the Stark Reality

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Description for Iron Man and Philosophy: Facing the Stark Reality Paperback. The first look at the philosophy behind the Iron Man comicsand movies, timed for the release of Iron Man 2 in March2010

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.
The first look at the philosophy behind the Iron Man comics and movies, timed for the release of Iron Man 2 in March 2010

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:

  • Gives you a new perspective on Iron Man characters, story lines, and themes
  • Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Locke, and Heidegger can teach us about Tony Stark/Iron Man
  • Considers issues such as addiction, personal responsibility, the use of technology, and the role of government

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.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470482186
SKU
V9780470482186
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About William (Ed) Irwin
Mark D. White is a professor in the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. He coedited Batman and Philosophy and edited Watchmen and Philosophy. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling ... Read more

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