Supervillains and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by Ben Dyer (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The devil gets his due in the latest entry in the Pop Culture and Philosophy series.
- Author(s): Ben Dyer
- 288 Pages
- Philosophy, Criticism
- Series Name: Popular Culture and Philosophy
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About the Book
The devil gets his due in the latest entry in the "Pop Culture and Philosophy" series. "Supervillains and Philosophy" features an international cabal of philosophers and comics industry professionals conspiring to reveal the dark details -- and deeper meanings -- lurking behind today's most popular comic book monsters. Whether it's their moral justification for world domination or the wavering boundaries they share with the modern anti-hero, everyone's favorite villains generate as much attention as their heroic counterparts. The 20 essays in this accessible book explore the nature of supervillainy, examine the boundaries of good and evil, offer helpful advice to prospective supervillains, and untangle diabolical puzzles of identity and consciousness. All the legends are here, from Dr. Doom and the Spectre to the Joker and the Watchmen, reconsidered through the lens of classic and modern philosophy.Book Synopsis
The devil gets his due in the latest entry in the Pop Culture and Philosophy series. Supervillains and Philosophy features an international cabal of philosophers and comics industry professionals conspiring to reveal the dark details -- and deeper meanings -- lurking behind today's most popular comic book monsters. Whether it's their moral justification for world domination or the wavering boundaries they share with the modern anti-hero, everyone's favorite villains generate as much attention as their heroic counterparts. The 20 essays in this accessible book explore the nature of supervillainy, examine the boundaries of good and evil, offer helpful advice to prospective supervillains, and untangle diabolical puzzles of identity and consciousness. All the legends are here, from Dr. Doom and the Spectre to the Joker and the Watchmen, reconsidered through the lens of classic and modern philosophy.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Criticism
Series Title: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Publisher: Open Court
Format: Paperback
Author: Ben Dyer
Language: English
Street Date: September 8, 2009
TCIN: 85122412
UPC: 9780812696691
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-2258
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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