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Creators: Mark D. White, Robert Arp, William Irwin
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 13477

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.9

ISBN: 0470270306
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9780470270301
ASIN: 0470270306

Publication Date: June 16, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
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What is the Tao of the Bat?

Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, and on the big screen. What philosophical trials does this superhero confront in order to keep Gotham safe? Combing through seventy years of comic books, television shows, and movies, Batman and Philosophy explores how the Dark Knight grapples with ethical conundrums, moral responsibility, his identity crisis, the moral weight he carries to avenge his murdered parents, and much more. How does this caped crusader measure up against the teachings of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Kierkegaard, and Lao Tzu?

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2 out of 5 stars

For fans of philosophy. . . October 12, 2008
This is a collection of essays by writers in the field of philosophy. Each writer attempts to approach their area of specialization through references to the Batman comics and movies. The essays are hit-and-miss as it becomes apparent that the writers have varying degrees of familiarity with the mythology of Batman. There are a few essays that hit the nail on the head, but others make you wonder if the writer got all of their info on Batman from Wikipedia.

In the end, I would only recommend this to fans of philosophy. If you're a Batman fan, be aware that the main topic of this book is philosophy with Batman only providing the approach to discussing philosophy. If you're a Batman fan with no interest in philosophy, I think you'll be disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars

Interesting read October 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Very interesting read. The various authors seem to have done their homework - not only on philosophical ideas, but on the Batman mythos as well, and actually do a really good job of citing their sources and backing their claims with actual Batman storylines.

It's not the easiest read in the world - if you are expecting a graphic novel, think again - but philosophy itself isn't an easy subject to cover.

I like the fact they bring well-known philosophers' work to bear on the subject (Nietzsche, Singer, Kierkegaard for instance) so I was able to learn a little bit about them as well.

Overall a fun read, I enjoyed it.

5 out of 5 stars

Interesting book August 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I love Batman so once I saw this book, I knew I had to get it. I haven't been able to finish it yet cause of classes, but whenever I actually get the chance to sit down and read it, it is so hard for me to put it down. I'm so glad I bought this book.

5 out of 5 stars

Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul August 25, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful

In great condition (just as review stated) and arrived in a very timely fashion - very satisfied.

1 out of 5 stars

batman and philosophy August 25, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful

Disappointing. Most of the chapters overindulge explaining over and over one or two specific philosopher(s) and often not even discussing Batman. Maybe 1/4 of the book explores the topic promised in the book. Not very insightful.

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