{"product_id":"superhero-ethics-10-comic-book-heroes-10-ways-to-save-the-world-which-one-do-we-need-most-now-9781599475660","title":"Superhero Ethics: 10 Comic Book Heroes; 10 Ways","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether in comic books or on movie screens, superhero stories are where many people first encounter questions about how they should conduct their lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Although these outlandish figures—in their capes, masks, and tights, with their unbelievable origins and preternatural powers—are often dismissed as juvenile amusements, they really are profound metaphors for different approaches to shaping one’s character and facing the challenges of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But, given the choice, which superhero should we follow today? Who is most worthy of our admiration? Whose goals are most noble? Whose ethics should we strive to emulate?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To decide, Travis Smith takes ten top superheroes and pits them one against another, chapter by chapter. The hero who better exemplifies how we ought to live advances to the final round. By the end of the book, a single superhero emerges victorious and is crowned most exemplary for our times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How, then, shall we live? \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How can we overcome our beastly nature and preserve our humanity? (\u003ci\u003eThe Hulk vs. Wolverine\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How far can we rely on our willpower and imagination to improve the human condition? (\u003ci\u003eIron Man vs. Green Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What limits must we observe when protecting our neighborhood from crime and corruption? (\u003ci\u003eBatman vs. Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Will the pursuit of an active life or a contemplative life bring us true fulfillment? (\u003ci\u003eCaptain America vs. Mr. Fantastic\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Should we put our faith in proven tradition or in modern progress to achieve a harmonious society? (\u003ci\u003eThor vs. Superman\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Using superheroes to bring into focus these timeless themes of the human condition, Smith takes us on an adventure as fantastic as any you’ll find on a splash page or the silver screen—an intellectual adventure filled with surprising insights, unexpected twists and turns, and a daring climax you’ll be thinking about long after it’s over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[P]rovides some useful food-for-thought for today's socio-political context.\" —Pop Matters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Every boy grows up with questions about comic books: Who’s better, Batman or Superman? Who would win in a fight, Wolverine or Magneto? Travis Smith grew up and is now asking intellectually serious questions about comic books: Who is a better representative of idealism in action--Captain America or Mister Fantastic? Who better embodies the human capacity for imagination—Green Lantern or Iron Man? Travis is a nerd’s nerd and \u003ci\u003eSuperhero Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e is fun and engaging. If you’ve ever cared about comic books or superheroes, you’ll love it.” —Jonathan V. Last, digital editor, the \u003ci\u003eWeekly Standard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Travis Smith ably demonstrates that costumed characters have a bigger purpose in our modern world than just filling movie studios’ coffers. If you look closely—and Smith really has—they can teach us plenty about right and wrong in these morally murky times.” —Reed Tucker, author of \u003ci\u003eSlugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eSuperhero Ethics \u003c\/i\u003ecleverly casts famous superheroes against each other and compares their ethics in an enlightening and enjoyable fashion, and in doing so emphasizes the true value of superheroes in society today.” —Mark D. White,  author of \u003ci\u003eThe Virtues of Captain America: Modern-Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eSuperhero Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us to look beyond the powers of superheroes to see their important role as models of personal responsibility, accountability and integrity, of being willing to wrestle with moral and ethical issues, and to work in the service of others.” —Robin S. Rosenberg, author of \u003ci\u003eSuperhero Origins: What Makes Superheroes Tick and Why We Care\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Templeton Foundation Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041585332567,"sku":"9781599475660","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/superhero-ethics-10-comic-book-heroes-10-ways-to-save-the-world-which-one-do-we-need-most-now-9781599475660","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}