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Black Panther and Philosophy

What Can Wakanda Offer the World?
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Black Panther and Philosophy explores the philosophical dimensions of the Black Panther universe, delving into themes like identity, politics, morality, and the nature of power. Various essays by philosophers analyse how these concepts are portrayed in the Black Panther narratives, offering insights into both the superhero genre and real-world philosophical questions. The book encourages readers to think critically about topics such as justice, leadership, and cultural heritage through the lens of Wakanda.
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Explore the fascinating historical and contemporary philosophical issues that arise in Black Panther

In Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer The World, a diverse panel of experts delivers incisive critical reflections on the Oscar-winning 2018 film, Black Panther, and the comic book mythology that preceded it. The collection explores historical and contemporary issuesβ€”including colonialism, slavery, the Black Lives Matter movement, intersectionality, and identityβ€”raised by the superhero tale.

Beyond discussions of the influences of race and ethnicity on the most critically and culturally significant movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this book presents the moral, feminist, metaphysical, epistemological, existential, and Afrofuturistic issues framing Black Panther's narrative. The explorations of these issues shed light on our increasingly interconnected world and allow the reader to consider engaging questions like:

  • Should Wakanda rule the world?
  • Was Killmonger actually a victim?
  • Do Wakanda’s Black Lives Matter?
  • Does hiding in the shadows make Wakanda guilty?
  • What does Wakanda have to offer the world?

Perfect for fans of the most culturally significant film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther and Philosophy will also earn a place in the libraries of students of philosophy and anyone with a personal or professional interest in the defining issues of our time.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119635840

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Series edited by William Irwin
  • Edited by Edwardo PΓ©rez
  • Edited by Timothy E. Brown

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Edwardo PΓ©rez is Professor of English at Tarrant County College in Hurst, Texas, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of English at the University of Texas at Arlington in Texas. He is a frequent contributor to Wiley’s Philosophy and Popular Culture series and website at www.andphilosophy.com.

Timothy E. Brown is Assistant Professor of Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Washington. He is a founding member of the Neuroethics Trust in the Center for Neurotechnology and leads diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the International Neuroethics Society.

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