Superheroes and Philosophy

Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way

Tom Morris, Matt Morris, William Irwin , Morris, Tom

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Carus
20 April 2005

Philosophy; Sci-Fi Reference

Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy

The comic book superheroes—Superman, Batman, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the others—have proved to be a powerful and enduring thread in popular culture, a rich source of ideas for movie-makers, novelists, and philosophers. Superheroes and Philosophy brings together sixteen leading philosophers and some of the most creative people in the world of comics: story-writers, editors, and critics. The book also features original artwork specially commissioned from some of the most popular comic-book artists. The comic-book narratives of superheroes wrestle with profound and disturbing issues in original ways: the definitions of good and evil, the limits of violence as an efficacious means, the perils of enforcing justice outside the law, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the definition of humanity.

Edited by: Tom Morris, Matt Morris, William Irwin
Imprint: Carus
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: v. 13
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 411g
ISBN: 9780812695731
ISBN 10: 0812695739
Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Pages: 281
Publication Date: 20 April 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way

Superman's costume always bugged me when I was a kid... So you need a secret identity -- cool. But what's the deal with all the rainbow-hued Spandex masks and costumes?... I found the answer to this great metaphysical dilemma in the book Superheroes and Philosophy, edited by Tom Morris and Matt Morris. In various essays, college philosophy professors and others ruminate on profound issues raised by the superhero lifestyle, such as how Batgirl reflects Nietzsche's moral perfectionism. -- Rick de Yampert, Daytona Beach News-Journal, December 15, 2006