{"product_id":"9780470575604","title":"Spider-Man and Philosophy The Web of Inquiry","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSpider-Man and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Web of Inquiry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Irwin | Jonathan J. Sanford\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUntangle the complex web of philosophical dilemmas of Spidey and his world—in time for the release of \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e movie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eSince Stan Lee and Marvel introduced Spider-Man in \u003ci\u003eAmazing Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e #15 in 1962, everyone’s favorite webslinger has had a long career in comics, graphic novels, cartoons, movies, and even on Broadway. In this book some of history’s most powerful philosophers help us explore the enduring questions and issues surrounding this beloved superhero: Is Peter Parker to blame for the death of his uncle? Does great power really bring great responsibility? Can Spidey champion justice and be with Mary Jane at the same time? Finding your way through this web of inquiry, you’ll discover answers to these and many other thought-provoking questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you a fresh perspective and insights on Peter Parker and Spider-Man’s story lines and ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines important philosophical issues and questions, such as: What is it to live a good life? Do our particular talents come with obligations? What role should friendship play in life? Is there any meaning to life?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eViews Spider-Man through the lens of some of history’s most influential thinkers, from Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant to Nietszche, William James, Ayn Rand, and Alasdair MacIntyre\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan J. Sanford\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.\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\u003eAlice in Wonderland and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWatchmen 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\u003e15 May 2012\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\u003e9780470575604\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\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311166648460,"sku":"9780470575604","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470575604.jpg?v=1781091166","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470575604","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}