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Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do?
William Irwin
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Description for Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do?
Paperback. Superman has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, and generational borders, but is there more to "Man of Steel" than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? This book includes chapters that present an exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton. Editor(s): White, Mark D. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 348.
Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversary
Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversary
He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781118018095
SKU
V9781118018095
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About William Irwin
Mark D. White is chair of the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island/CUNY, where he teaches courses in economics, philosophy, and law. He has edited and coedited many books in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, including Batman and Philosophy, Watchmen and Philosophy, Iron Man and Philosophy, and The Avengers and Philosophy. ... Read more
Reviews for Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do?
"As can be noted from my comments above, any book that will make you think or react makes for an interesting read and ‘Superman And Philosophy’ succeeds in doing that. One should always be glad that Superman sees himself as the good scout otherwise the DC Earth would truly be hell." (SFCrowsnest.org.uk, 1 June 2013) “And this delightfully ... Read more