Superheroes and Philosophy

Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way
Herausgeber: Morris, Tom; Irwin, William; Morris, Matt

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Bringing together 16 leading philosophers and some of the most creative people in the world of comics to examine the deeper issues that resonate from the hyperbolic narratives and superhuman actions of this heroic world. Illustrations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Open Court
• Seitenzahl: 281
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 227mm x 153mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 413g
• ISBN-13: 9780812695731
• ISBN-10: 0812695739
• Artikelnr.: 22444550

Autorenporträt

Tom Morris and Matt Morris
Contributor residences (city, state or country if outside the US or Canada):Tom Morris was for fifteen years professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. His twelfth published book, True Success, became a best seller and launched him into a new career as philosophical advisor to the corporate world: his executive audiences have included General Motors, Merrill Lynch, Verizon, IBM, Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs, and Taco Bell. His recent books include True Success, If Aristotle Ran General Motors, Philosophy for Dummies, and The Stoic Art of Living.

Matt Morris, son of Tom Morris, is a philosopher, film-maker, comics expert, and boy wonder.

Tim Sale, who drew the cover art for this volume, is currently the leading comic book artist.