{"product_id":"9781118018095","title":"Superman and Philosophy What Would the Man of Steel Do?","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSuperman and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Would the Man of Steel Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Irwin | Mark D. White\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGo beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's \u003ci\u003eMan of Steel\u003c\/i\u003e movie and Superman's 75th anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHe has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark D. White\u003c\/b\u003e is chair of the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island\/CUNY, where he teaches courses in economics, philosophy, and law. He has edited and coedited many books in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, including \u003ci\u003eBatman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWatchmen and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIron Man and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at King’s College in 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\u003eHouse and Philosophy, Batman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland 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\u003e18 March 2013\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-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118018095\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\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381097492620,"sku":"9781118018095","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118018095_55d1fa88-8b32-41a2-ad80-22690edd3f7c.jpg?v=1780233741","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118018095","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}