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Iron Man and philosophy: facing the stark reality

Book information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2010
ISBN
9780470482186, 0470482184
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1783140 bytes)
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Pages
VII, 280 Seiten\291
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52

Description

The first look at the philosophy behind the Iron Man comics and movies, timed for the release of Iron Man 2 in March 2010. On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforward superhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. But beneath the shiny armor and flashy technology lies Tony Stark, brilliant inventor and eccentric playboy, struggling to balance his desires, addictions, and relationships with his duties as the Armored Avenger. Iron Man and Philosophy explores the many philosophical issues that emerge from the essential conflicts found in the decades of Iron Man storie.

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