Batman and philosophy : the dark knight of the soul / edited by Mark D. White and Robert Arp.
Batman and philosophy : the dark knight of the soul / edited by Mark D. White and Robert Arp.
Batman and philosophy : the dark knight of the soul / edited by Mark D. White and Robert Arp.
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Publisher
Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2008.
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N741.5973/43
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Language
English
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Physical content
ix, 294 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Introduction: Riddle me this-- -- Does the Dark Knight always do right? -- Why doesn't Batman kill the joker? / Mark D. White -- Is it right to make a Robin? / James DiGiovanna -- Batman's virtuous hatred / Stephen Kershnar -- Law, justice, and the social order : where does Batman fit in? -- No man'...
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Publisher
Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2008.
Place of Publication
New Jersey
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, and on the big screen. What philosophical trials does this superhero confront in order to keep Gotham safe? Combing through seventy years of comic books, television shows, and movies, Batman and Philosophy explores how the Dark Knight grapples with ethical...
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Batman and philosophy : the dark knight of the soul / edited by Mark D. White and Robert Arp.
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General note
The Blackwell philosophy and pop culture series.
The Blackwell philosophy and pop culture series.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Date Copyright
c2008.
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N741.5973/43
Record Identifier
74VMQ0e7q2EZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMQ0e7q2EZ
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ISBN
9780470270301 (pbk.)
0470270306 (pbk.)
DDC
741.5973
MMS ID
991000602439702626
