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Supervillains and Philosophy: Sometimes, Evil is its Own Reward (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Ben Dyer
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Description for Supervillains and Philosophy: Sometimes, Evil is its Own Reward (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
Paperback. Offers a sympathetic, philosophical look at the supervillains. This title delves into the dark nature of supervillainy, examines the boundaries of good and evil, offers helpful advice to prospective supervillains, and untangles diabolical puzzles of identity and consciousness. Editor(s): Dyer, Ben. Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Open Court
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Popular Culture and Philosophy
Condition
New
Weight
339g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL, United States
ISBN
9780812696691
SKU
V9780812696691
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Ref
99-15
About Ben Dyer
Ben Dyer is finishing a dissertation in moral and political philosophy at Bowling Green State University. He lives in Ohio.
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