Batman, Superman, and Philosophy

Badass or Boyscout?

Nicolas Michaud

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Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
05 October 2016

Graphic novels: history & criticism; Popular philosophy

Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy

Batman or Superman? Which of these heroic figures is morally superior? Which is more dramatically effective? Which is more democratic? Which shows us the better way to fight crime? In Batman, Superman, and Philosophy, 26 philosophers evaluate Superman vs. Batman in order to decide which of them ""wins"" by various criteria. Since both Batman, the megalomaniacal industrialist, and Superman, the darling of the media, sometimes operate outside the law, which of them makes the better vigilante - and how do they compare with Robin Hood, the anonymous donor, the Ninja, and the KKK? Which of them comes out better in terms of evolutionary biology? Which of the heroes works more effectively to resist oppression? Which one is better for the environment? Which of these two makes a better model and inspiring myth to define our culture and society? Is Batman or Superman the more admirable person? Who conforms more closely to Nietzsche's bermensch? Who makes the better god? Who is more self-sacrificing? Whose explicit code of morality is superior? Which superhero gives us more satisfying dramatic conflict? And why does a battle between the two make such a compelling drama?

Edited by: Nicolas Michaud
Imprint: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 100
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 411g
ISBN: 9780812699180
ISBN 10: 0812699181
Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 October 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicolas Michaud is an assistant professor of philosophy at Florida State College Jacksonville. He is the editor of Adventure Time and Philosophy (2015) and Frankenstein and Philosophy (2013).

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Batman, Superman, and Philosophy

Badass or Boyscout?

Nicolas Michaud

$46.95

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