The Avengers and philosophy
Subtitle: Earth's mightiest thinkers
By: edited by Mark D. White
Series: The Blackwell philosophy and pop culture series -- 46
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Hoboken, New Jersey
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781118074572
Subjects: Moral and ethical aspects; Philosophy in literature; Philosophy in motion pictures; History and criticism; PHILOSOPHY / General; Comic books, strips; Avengers (Fictitious characters); Superhero films; Superheroes in literature
Description: "An engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroes-timed for the release of Joss Whedon's long-awaited film adaptation Avengers, assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to explore the themes behind the action of Marvel Comics' all-star superhero team.  Arms you with new insights into the characters and themes of The Avengers. Deepens your appreciation both of The Avengers comics and the Joss Whedon movie adaptation  Answers the philosophical questions you've always had about Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including: Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his wife, is he still a hero?  Helps you think differently about the members of the superhero team-Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the others  This thought-provoking book will help you understand this band of superheroes better, whether you've followed the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan just getting to know them"--

"This thought-provoking book will help you understand this band of superheroes better, whether you've followed the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan just getting to know them. Answers the philosophical questions you've always had about Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including: Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his wife, is he still a hero? Helps you think differently about the members of the superhero team--Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the others"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.