{"product_id":"superhero-thought-experiments-comic-book-philosophy-paperback","title":"Superhero Thought Experiments: Comic Book Philosophy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Gavaler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNathaniel Goldberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamining the deep philosophical topics addressed in superhero comics, authors Gavaler and Goldberg read plot lines for the complex thought experiments they contain and analyze their implications as if the comic authors were philosophers. Reading superhero comic books through a philosophical lens reveals how they experiment with complex issues of morality, metaphysics, meaning, and medium. Given comics' ubiquity and influence directly on (especially young) readers--and indirectly on consumers of superhero movies and video games--understanding these deeper meanings is in many ways essential to understanding contemporary popular culture. The result is an entertaining and enlightening look at superhero dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Gavaler\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of English at Washington and Lee University. He is author of \u003ci\u003eOn the Origin of Superheroes: From \u003cbr\u003e the Big Bang to Action Comics No. 1 \u003c\/i\u003eand comics editor of \u003ci\u003eShenandoah\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathaniel Goldberg\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of philosophy at Washington and Lee University. He is author of \u003ci\u003eKantian Conceptual Geography\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770764099872,"sku":"9781609386559","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d50ce0a90fe49fa6672f236e8a12ca12.webp?v=1780377957","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/superhero-thought-experiments-comic-book-philosophy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}