X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-VerseWilliam Irwin, Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski John Wiley & Sons, 18 de mai. de 2009 - 272 páginas 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. |
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Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant XVerse Part II EVOLUTION CONSCIOUSNESS CONSCIENCE AND CURE | 51 |
Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant XVerse Part III UNITED HUMAN ETHICS AND MUTANT MORALITY IN THE XVER... | 123 |
Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant XVerse Part IV THE LAST STAND WAR TECHNOLOGY DEATH AND MUTANTKIND | 195 |
Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant XVerse CONTRIBUTORS | 236 |
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