Spider-Man and Philosophy: The Web of Inquiry

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Jonathan J. Sanford
John Wiley & Sons, 27 апр. 2012 г. - Всего страниц: 288
Untangle the complex web of philosophical dilemmas of Spidey and his world—in time for the release of The Amazing Spider-Man movie

Since Stan Lee and Marvel introduced Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, everyone’s favorite webslinger has had a long career in comics, graphic novels, cartoons, movies, and even on Broadway. In this book some of history’s most powerful philosophers help us explore the enduring questions and issues surrounding this beloved superhero: Is Peter Parker to blame for the death of his uncle? Does great power really bring great responsibility? Can Spidey champion justice and be with Mary Jane at the same time? Finding your way through this web of inquiry, you’ll discover answers to these and many other thought-provoking questions.

  • Gives you a fresh perspective and insights on Peter Parker and Spider-Man’s story lines and ideas
  • Examines important philosophical issues and questions, such as: What is it to live a good life? Do our particular talents come with obligations? What role should friendship play in life? Is there any meaning to life?
  • Views Spider-Man through the lens of some of history’s most influential thinkers, from Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant to Nietszche, William James, Ayn Rand, and Alasdair MacIntyre


 

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PART
5
What Price Atonement? Peter Parker
22
Unmasking
37
PART
53
Does Great Power Bring Great Responsibility?
70
PART THREE
101
Perception Identity and Self
119
Heroism Villainy
131
What the Clone Saga
159
PART FIVE
175
Love Friendship and Being SpiderMan
188
vii
199
PART
215
The Sound and the Fury behind
231
CONTRIBUTORS
257
Авторские права

PART FOUR
143

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Об авторе (2012)

Jonathan J. Sanford is a professor of philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including Batman and Philosophy, Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy, and Watchmen and Philosophy.

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НазваниеSpider-Man and Philosophy: The Web of Inquiry
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
РедакторJonathan J. Sanford
СоавторWilliam Irwin
ИздательJohn Wiley & Sons, 2012
ISBN1118215753, 9781118215753
Количество страницВсего страниц: 288
  
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