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Supervillains and Philosophy: Sometimes, Evil is its Own Reward
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Supervillains and Philosophy: Sometimes, Evil is its Own Reward
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Ben Dyer
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| Series | Popular Culture and Philosophy |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:288 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Popular philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780812696691
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| Classifications | Dewey:741.5353 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| Publication Date |
22 October 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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.
Author Biography
Ben Dyer is finishing a dissertation in moral and political philosophy at Bowling Green State University. He lives in Ohio.
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