The Avengers and Philosophy: Earth"s Mightiest Thinkers

Price 12.24 - 18.95 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9781118074572

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.