The Avengers and philosophy Earth's mightiest thinkers /
"An engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroes-timed for the release of Joss Whedon's long-awaited film adaptation Avengers, assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists t...
| Other Authors: | White, Mark D., 1971-, Ebooks Corporation. |
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| Format: | Electronic |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hoboken, N.J. :
John Wiley & Sons,
[2012]
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (vii, 232 pages). |
| Series: |
Blackwell philosophy and popculture series ;
46. Ebook Library (EBL) |
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| Summary: |
"An engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroes-timed for the release of Joss Whedon's long-awaited film adaptation Avengers, assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to explore the themes behind the action of Marvel Comics' all-star superhero team. Arms you with new insights into the characters and themes of The Avengers. Deepens your appreciation both of The Avengers comics and the Joss Whedon movie adaptation Answers the philosophical questions you've always had about Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including: Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his wife, is he still a hero? Helps you think differently about the members of the superhero team-Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the others This thought-provoking book will help you understand this band of superheroes better, whether you've followed the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan just getting to know them"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. "An engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroes-timed for the release of Joss Whedon's long-awaited film adaptation Avengers, assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to explore the themes behind the action of Marvel Comics' all-star superhero team. Arms you with new insights into the characters and themes of The Avengers. Deepens your appreciation both of The Avengers comics and the Joss Whedon movie adaptation Answers the philosophical questions you've always had about Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including: Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his wife, is he still a hero? Helps you think differently about the members of the superhero team-Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the others This thought-provoking book will help you understand this band of superheroes better, whether you've followed the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan just getting to know them"--Provided by publisher. Superhuman ethics class with the Avengers prime / Mark D. White -- Shining the light on the dark Avengers / Sarah Donovan and Nick Richardson -- The Avengers : earth's mightiest family / Jason Southworth and Ruth Tallman -- Superhero identity : case studies in the Avengers / Stephen M. Nelson -- I am made of ink : She-Hulk and metacomics / Roy T. Cook -- The self-corruption of Norman Osborn : a cautionary tale / Robert Powell -- Forgivers assemble! / Daniel P. Malloy -- Gods, beasts, and political animals : why the Avengers assemble / Tony Spanakos -- Cap's kooky quartet : is rehabilitation possible? / Andrew Terjesen -- Fighting the good fight : military ethics and the Kree-Skrull War / Christopher Robichaud -- Secrets and lies : compromising the Avenger's values for the good of the world / Louis P. Melançon -- The Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. : the problem with proactive superheroics / Arno Bogaerts -- Can Kang kill his past self? The paradox of time travel / Andrew Zimmerman Jones -- "No Other Gods Before Me" : God, ontology, and ethics in the Avengers' universe / Adam Barkman -- Love Avengers style : can an android love a human? / Charles Klayman -- The way of the arrow : Hawkeye meets the Taoist masters / Mark D. White. Access restricted to subscribing institutions. Individual titles purchased upon selection by the 7th affiliated user. Electronic reproduction. Perth, W.A. Available via World Wide Web. Book preview interface supplies PDF, image or read-aloud access. Adobe Digital Editions software required for book downloads. Users at some libraries may be required to establish an individual no-charge EBL account, and log in to access the full text. For security, do not use a confidential or important ID and password to log in; create a different username and password. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (vii, 232 pages). |
| Format: |
Book preview interface supplies PDF, image or read-aloud access. Adobe Digital Editions software required for book downloads. Users at some libraries may be required to establish an individual no-charge EBL account, and log in to access the full text. For security, do not use a confidential or important ID and password to log in; create a different username and password. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781118222539 1118222539 |
| Access: |
Access restricted to subscribing institutions. Individual titles purchased upon selection by the 7th affiliated user. |