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Spider-Man and Philosophy
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series (Book 4)
- Narrator
- Alan Marriott
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 20 July 2020
- Run Time
- 8 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Philosophy
What to expect
● Gives you a fresh perspective and insights on Peter Parker and Spider-Man's story lines and ideas
● Examines important philosophical issues and questions, such as: What is it to live a good life? Do our particular talents come with obligations? What role should friendship play in life? Is there any meaning to life?
● Views Spider-Man through the lens of some of history's most influential thinkers, from Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant to Nietzsche, William James, Ayn Rand, and Alasdair MacIntyre
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Details
- Author
- William Irwin, Jonathan J. Sanford
- Narrator
- Alan Marriott
- Duration
- 8 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 July 2020
- ISBN
- 9781705263266
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Philosophy
Synopsis
Since Stan Lee and Marvel introduced Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, everyone's favorite webslinger has had a long career in comics, graphic novels, cartoons, movies, and even on Broadway. In this book some of history's most powerful philosophers help us explore the enduring questions and issues surrounding this beloved superhero: Is Peter Parker to blame for the death of his uncle? Does great power really bring great responsibility? Can Spidey champion justice and be with Mary Jane at the same time? Finding your way through this web of inquiry, you'll discover answers to these and many other thought-provoking questions.● Gives you a fresh perspective and insights on Peter Parker and Spider-Man's story lines and ideas● Examines important philosophical issues and questions, such as: What is it to live a good life? Do our particular talents come with obligations? What role should friendship play in life? Is there any meaning to life?● Views Spider-Man through the lens of some of history's most influential thinkers, from Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant to Nietzsche, William James, Ayn Rand, and Alasdair MacIntyre
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