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The Avengers and Philosophy
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The Avengers and Philosophy Paperback - 2012 - 1st Edition

by William Irwin (Editor); Mark D. White (Editor)


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Was denken Philosophen ber "The Avengers", die Superhelden der US-amerikanischen Comicserie des Verlags Marvel Comics? Antworten gibt dieses Buch und lsst das Superheldenteam in einem ganz neuen Licht erscheinen.

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Can a reformed criminal become a superhero?

What are the military ethics of the Kree-Skrull war?

Is Hank Pym morally responsible for Ultron's behavior?

Can Kang really go back in time and kill himself?

Can an android love a human?

Avengers assemble! Confronting your most essential philosophical questions about Earth's Mightiest Heroes, this powerful book will vanquish any confusion you may have regarding the many issues and conflicts involving your favorite band of superheroes and their crime-fighting adventures. Enlisting the help of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers including Aristotle, John Locke, and Immanuel Kant, this book tackles the dilemmas no single great philosopher can withstand, whether in The Avengers comics, film, or animated television series. Armed with the insights and reflections of these formidable minds, you'll understand Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the other members of Marvel's all-star superhero team as never before, no matter where the quest for justice leads them next.

To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com

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  • Title The Avengers and Philosophy
  • Author William Irwin (Editor); Mark D. White (Editor)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley
  • Date 2012-03-13
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781118074572 / 1118074572
  • Weight 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.01 x 6.06 x 0.63 in (22.89 x 15.39 x 1.60 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Philosophy in literature, Philosophy in motion pictures
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011043329
  • Dewey Decimal Code 791.436

About the author

Series Editor:
William Irwin
(Wilkes-Barre, PA) is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling Simpsons and Philosophy.

Volume Editor:
Mark D. White
(Staten Island, NY) is a professor in the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island/CUNY, co-editor of Batman and Philosophy and Green Lantern and Philosophy, and editor of Watchmen and Philosophy and Iron Man and Philosophy.

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