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Green Lantern and Philosophy: No Evil Shall Escape this Book
William Et Al Irwin
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Description for Green Lantern and Philosophy: No Evil Shall Escape this Book
Paperback. The Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic police force comprised of members from different species on different worlds who work together to ensure peace and order in the universe. Hal Jordan and his character will star in the forthcoming movie (played by Ryan Reynolds). Editor(s): Dryden, Jane; White, Mark D. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 418.
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011
The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength ... Read more
- Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes
- Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world
- Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer?
Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470575574
SKU
V9780470575574
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About William Et Al Irwin
Jane Dryden is an assistant professor of philosophy at Mount Allison University. Mark D. White is a professor in the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island, CUNY. He coedited Batman and Philosophy and edited Watchmen and Philosophy and Iron Man and Philosophy. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at ... Read more
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