Deadpool And Philosophy
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Deadpool And Philosophy
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Author : Nicolas Michaud
language : en
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Release Date : 2017-04-06
Deadpool And Philosophy written by Nicolas Michaud and has been published by Open Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-06 with Philosophy categories.
Deadpool is the super-anti-hero who knows he's in a comic book. His unique situation and blood-stained history give rise to many philosophical puzzles. A group of philosophical Deadpool fans delve into these puzzles in Deadpool and Philosophy. For instance, if you know that someone is writing the script of your life, can you really be a hero? Is Deadpool really Wade Wilson, or did Wilson have his identity stolen by the monster who is now Deadpool? Are his actions predetermined by the writers, or does he trick the writers into scripting his choices? And what happens when Deadpool breaks into the real world to kill the writers? What kind of existence do literary characters have? How can we call him a moral agent for good when he still commits murder left and right and then left again and then right? Since Deadpool gets paid for his good deeds, can they be truly heroic? And which of the many Deadpool personalities are the real Deadpool? And of course, why does Deadpool love to annoy Wolverine so much? Deadpool challenges us to think outside the box. Deadpool and Philosophy shows us the profound implications of this most contradictory and perplexing comic book character.
X Men And Philosophy
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Author : William Irwin
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-05-18
X Men And Philosophy written by William Irwin and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-18 with Philosophy categories.
X-Men is one of the most popular comic book franchises ever, with successful spin-offs that include several feature films, cartoon series, bestselling video games, and merchandise. This is the first look at the deeper issues of the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful "mutants," such as identity, human ethics versus mutant morality, and self-sacrifice. J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Oneonta, NY) is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy (978-1-4051-6316-3) and The Office and Philosophy (978-1-4051-7555-5). Rebecca Housel (Rochester, NY) is a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she teaches about writing and pop culture. For William Irwin's biography, please see below.
South Park And Philosophy
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Author : Richard Hanley
language : en
Publisher: Open Court
Release Date : 2011-08-31
South Park And Philosophy written by Richard Hanley and has been published by Open Court this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-31 with Philosophy categories.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s long-running Comedy Central hit cartoon South Park has been equally cheered and reviled for its edgy humor, poited satire of current events and celebrities, and all-around obnoxiousness. But is there more to Kyle, the lonely Jew, Timmy and the Crips, Cartman’s bitchiness, Chef’s inappropriate advice, and Kenny’s continued violent deaths than meets the eye? This collection of essays affirms that possibility. Individual chapters take a sometimes witty, often provocative look at “Is South Park a Libertarian Manifesto?", "That's So Gay!", and "Why Is Cartman Such an Asshole?”. The writers apply classical philosophical analysis to this two-dimensional dystopia, whether in Paul Draper’s “Why Good Things Happen to Bad People — The Problem of Evil in South Park” or Randall Auxier’s “Finding South Park on the Map: Officer Barbrady, Mayor McDaniel, and Chef in Plato’s Republic.” South Park and Philosophy presents new and thoughtful approaches to understanding this surprisingly meaningful show.
The Philosophy Of Deadpool
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Author : Jake Devine
language : en
Publisher: Titan Comics
Release Date : 2019-11-27
The Philosophy Of Deadpool written by Jake Devine and has been published by Titan Comics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-27 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Hello fans, super-fans, and the guy who just picked up this book as something to read on the can! What you hold in your hands is the irreverent musings, frivolous wisdom, and pure comedy gold of my life – all in one little book. Now that’s a big load to stuff in such a small opus!
Deadpool Pulp
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Author : Mike Benson
language : en
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Release Date : 2011-03-30
Deadpool Pulp written by Mike Benson and has been published by Marvel Entertainment this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-30 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
It's the Merc with a Mouth in a pulp caper filled with lies, spies and shapely thighs, courtesy of Mike Benson & Adam Glass (Deadpool: Suicide Kings, Luke Cage Noir) and Laurence Campbell (Punisher)! Wade Wilson. Codename: Deadpool. He's the CIA's deadliest agent. He's also certifiably insane, suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder and haunted by the ghosts of his past. In other words, he's the perfect soldier in a Cold War where it's impossible to tell friend from foe and reality from a lie. Collecting: Deadpool Pulp #1-4
Dead Pool
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Author : James Lawrence Powell
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2011-02-22
Dead Pool written by James Lawrence Powell and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-22 with Nature categories.
"Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? In a provocative exploration of the past, present, and future of water in the West, James Lawrence Powell begins at Lake Powell, the vast reservoir that has become an emblem of this story. Writing for a wide audience, Powell shows why an urgent threat during the first half of the twenty-first century will come not from the rising of the seas but from the falling of the reservoirs."--Page 4 of cover.
Demon In My Head
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Author : Gerald Browning
language : en
Publisher: Night to Dawn
Release Date : 2011-09
Demon In My Head written by Gerald Browning and has been published by Night to Dawn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09 with Fiction categories.
Human/Vampire hybrid Gabriel Brimstone walks between the worlds of the living and the dead. He hunts vampires and slays them with remarkable ease. However, the years have taken their toll on him physically, mentally and emotionally. Guilt-ridden Brimstone must wrestle with his innermost demons by acknowledging his thirst for human blood. While on the hunt for the elusive vampire, Valimus, Brimstone joins a local chapter of AA to face his addiction. Unfortunately, the demons of Culver's Bay are circling and they smell his internal struggles. As Brimstone's fragile psyche begins to crack, he learns of a centuries old prophecy that could spell the end of humanity as we know it. Valimus' endgame is learned and Brimstone knows that it resides within a man known as Richard Stoker. Who is Stoker and what does he have to do with Valimus' plan for world domination? Will Gabriel Brimstone stop this vampire apocalypse and come to terms with what he is?
The Handmaid S Tale And Philosophy
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Author : Rachel Robison-Greene
language : en
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Release Date : 2018-12-04
The Handmaid S Tale And Philosophy written by Rachel Robison-Greene and has been published by Open Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-04 with Philosophy categories.
In The Handmaid’s Tale and Philosophy, philosophers give their insights into the blockbuster best-selling novel and record-breaking TV series, The Handmaid’s Tale. The story involves a future breakaway state in New England, beset by environmental disaster and a plummeting birth rate, in which the few remaining fertile women are conscripted to have sex and bear children to the most powerful men, all justified and rationalized by religious fundamentalism. Among the questions raised by this riveting and harrowing story: ● The Handmaid’s Tale displays the connection between sex and power. What light does this story shed on sex and power in our own society? ● The divinity of the feminine is associated with the female capacity to give birth. Is this association inherently exploitative? ● In the story, the revolution rapidly rebranded people by changing their names and placing them into functional groups with specific titles. How important is change in language to the suppression of individual freedom? ● The Handmaid’s Tale sees everything through the eyes of one character. How is it possible to construct a self and an identity at odds with the definition which the culture attempts to impose? ● In oppressive societies, even the most oppressed do show some freedom of choice. What is the limit of autonomy in a repressive society ruled by a fanatical ideology? ● Our present ethics of sex relies heavily on the notion of consent, but in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale there is little scope for consent. How is the power of consent constricted by the broader social conditions? ● The feminist idea of Care Ethics can be used to critique various gender relationships. How does Care Ethics evaluate our own society and the society depicted in The Handmaid’s Tale? ● The society portrayed in the story is marked by fierce religiosity, yet the Christian God presumably disapproves of its brutal exploitation and oppression. What is the relation between a loving Deity and the literal interpretation of scriptural passages? ● Among many dystopian stories, what makes The Handmaid’s Tale particularly memorable, and what purpose is served by the contemplation of imaginary dystopias? ● Suicide is common in The Handmaid’s Tale, and contemplating the possibility of suicide is even more common. Can life be worth living if the political and religious structure is thoroughly malign? ● Beneath the theocratic preaching, there is the practical suggestion that everything is being arranged for the good of society and therefore of everyone. Who gets to decide and enforce what is in society’s best interests?
Superhero Ethics
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Author : Travis Smith
language : en
Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press
Release Date : 2018-06-01
Superhero Ethics written by Travis Smith and has been published by Templeton Foundation Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-01 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Whether in comic books or on movie screens, superhero stories are where many people first encounter questions about how they should conduct their lives. Although these outlandish figures—in their capes, masks, and tights, with their unbelievable origins and preternatural powers—are often dismissed as juvenile amusements, they really are profound metaphors for different approaches to shaping one’s character and facing the challenges of life. But, given the choice, which superhero should we follow today? Who is most worthy of our admiration? Whose goals are most noble? Whose ethics should we strive to emulate? To decide, Travis Smith takes ten top superheroes and pits them one against another, chapter by chapter. The hero who better exemplifies how we ought to live advances to the final round. By the end of the book, a single superhero emerges victorious and is crowned most exemplary for our times. How, then, shall we live? How can we overcome our beastly nature and preserve our humanity? (The Hulk vs. Wolverine) How far can we rely on our willpower and imagination to improve the human condition? (Iron Man vs. Green Lantern) What limits must we observe when protecting our neighborhood from crime and corruption? (Batman vs. Spider-Man) Will the pursuit of an active life or a contemplative life bring us true fulfillment? (Captain America vs. Mr. Fantastic) Should we put our faith in proven tradition or in modern progress to achieve a harmonious society? (Thor vs. Superman) Using superheroes to bring into focus these timeless themes of the human condition, Smith takes us on an adventure as fantastic as any you’ll find on a splash page or the silver screen—an intellectual adventure filled with surprising insights, unexpected twists and turns, and a daring climax you’ll be thinking about long after it’s over.