{"product_id":"9780470575574","title":"Green Lantern and Philosophy No Evil Shall Escape this Book","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eGreen Lantern and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNo Evil Shall Escape this Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Irwin | Jane Dryden | Mark D. White\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e movie in June 2011\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe most recent \u003cb\u003eGreen Lantern\u003c\/b\u003e series—\u003ci\u003eBlackest Night\u003c\/i\u003e—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnswers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male\/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJane Dryden\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor of philosophy at Mount Allison University.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark D. White\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor in the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island, CUNY. He coedited \u003ci\u003eBatman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and edited \u003ci\u003eWatchmen and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIron Man and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and has overseen recent titles including \u003ci\u003eBatman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse and Philosophy,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMad Men and Philosophy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 May 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470575574\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311050649740,"sku":"9780470575574","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470575574.jpg?v=1780207023","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470575574","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}