Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul: The Dark Knight of the Soul - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 0470270306 ISBN 13 : 9780470270301

Editeur : Wiley, 2008

Synopsis

Batman and Philosophy Being a crime fighting superhero is a tough job and it comes with no shortage of social and moral responsibilities. Full description

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In this, the latest in Wiley s Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series ( South Park and Philosophy, The Office and , Metallica and ), editors White and Arp assert upfront, and without qualification (apparently, that s the contributors job), their belief that Batman is the most complex character ever to appear in comic books and graphic novels. Exploring certain works that have broadened the philosophical undercurrents of the Batman mythos (Frank Miller s Batman: Year One and The Dark Knight Returns are cited often, but rarely the new movies), a raft of professors, students and PhD candidates paint Bruce Wayne s choices as, most often, either utilitarian or deontological, with basic descriptions of these systems helpfully provided for the novice. A few contributions broaden the discussion beyond the well–worn (origin stories of Batman and foes, etc.); casting butler Alfred as Kierkegaard s knight of faith to Batman s knight of infinite resignation, contributor Christopher M. Drohan actually gets close to the archetypal sources that keep the serialized exploits of Batman and other comic heroes from getting stale. Unfortunately, most of these essays get old fast. (July) ( Publishers Weekly, July 28, 2008)

an interesting focus on the battle between viciousness and virtue .   Empire October 2008

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Why doesn′t Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone′s misery?

Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions?

Is Batman better than Superman?

If everyone followed Batman′s example,

would Gotham be a better place?

What is the Tao of the Bat?

Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, and on the big screen. What philosophical trials does this superhero confront in order to keep Gotham safe? Combing through seventy years of comic books, television shows, and movies, Batman and Philosophy explores how the Dark Knight grapples with ethical conundrums, moral responsibility, his identity crisis, the moral weight he carries to avenge his murdered parents, and much more. How does this caped crusader measure up against the teachings of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Kierkegaard, and Lao Tzu?

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wiley
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470270306
• ISBN 13: 9780470270301
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Éditeur: White Mark D., Arp Robert