Review: interesting but not for me
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2013
From what I gather, this is a sampler of a series that aims to get pop culture fans more interested in philosophy. In addition to comics, they also have titles that explore philosophy using examples from Buffy, The Matrix, Harry Potter, Pink Floyd, Twilight, and so on. This free edition seems to cherry pick articles from multiple superhero editions, covering philosophical topics raised by Batman, Superman, Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Watchmen.Since I'm not enough of a super-geek to be familiar with most of the very specific comic book issues referenced, nor would I call myself a philosophy enthusiast, this book only mildly held my interest. I actually stopped reading it halfway through, then came across it on my Kindle months later and finished it. I didn't hate it. Parts of it definitely gave me food for thought.If you have a little more than a passing interest in philosophy AND can find an edition that focuses on your favorite piece of pop culture (True Blood, Mad Men, Lost, The Daily Show), then it's worth taking a look.