{"product_id":"spider-man-and-philosophy-jonathan-j-sanford-9780470575604","title":"Spider-Man and Philosophy: The Web of Inquiry","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Irwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470575603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470575604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.12h x 5.97w x 0.81d","brand":"William Irwin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43919859712255,"sku":"9780470575604","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_5b7e505e-d0ac-48ee-b916-766a7374489f.jpg?v=1680812302","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/spider-man-and-philosophy-jonathan-j-sanford-9780470575604","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}