Superman and Philosophy
Subtitle: What Would the Man of Steel Do?
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781118541753
Subjects: Philosophy in literature; Comic books, strips, etc., moral and ethical aspects; Heroes in literature
Description: He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.