Batman and Philosophy

Name: Batman and Philosophy
Brand: DC Comics
SKU: 2538919
Price: 24.99 AUD
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The Dark Knight of the Soul

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Paperback / softback

Series:

The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

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Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery? Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions? Is Batman better than Superman? If everyone followed Batman's example, would Gotham be a better place? What is the Tao of the Bat? Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, and on the big screen. What philosophical trials does this superhero confront in order to keep Gotham safe? Combing through seventy years of comic books, television shows, and movies, Batman and Philosophy explores how the Dark Knight grapples with ethical conundrums, moral responsibility, his identity crisis, the moral weight he carries to avenge his murdered parents, and much more. How does this caped crusader measure up against the teachings of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Kierkegaard, and Lao Tzu?

Author Biography:

MARK D. WHITE is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island/CUNY. ROBERT ARP is a postdoctoral research associate through the National Center for Biomedical Ontology at the University at Buffalo, and edited South Park and Philosophy. WILLIAM IRWIN is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and pop culture gentre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including Watchmen and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy.

Release date Australia

June 13th, 2008

Brands

Collection

Pop Culture

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Character

Batman

Contributors

Edited by Mark D. White
Edited by Robert Arp
Series edited by William Irwin

Pages

304

Series

The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

Dimensions

154x227x16

ISBN-13

9780470270301

Product ID

2538919

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