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Wonder Woman and Philosophy

The Amazonian Mystique
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
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Wonder Woman and Philosophy explores the iconic superhero's character through philosophical lenses, delving into themes like ethics, justice, and human nature. The book examines how Wonder Woman's ethos aligns with philosophical concepts and societal values, offering a deeper understanding of her impact as more than just an action hero. It connects superhero narratives with complex philosophical discussions, appealing to both fans and philosophy enthusiasts.
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Wonder Woman and Philosophy

Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique explores a wide range of philosophical questions surrounding the most popular female superhero of all time, from her creation as feminist propaganda during World War II up to the first female lead in the blockbuster DC movie-franchise.

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Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique explores a wide range of philosophical questions surrounding the most popular female superhero of all time, from her creation as feminist propaganda during World War II up to the first female lead in the blockbuster DC movie franchise.

The first book dedicated to the philosophical questions raised by the complex and enduringly iconic superheroine, Wonder Woman and Philosophy examines topics such as:

  • Fighting fascism with feminism since 1941, it considers the power of Wonder Woman as an exploration of gender identity and also that of the human condition – what limits us and what we can overcome.
  • It confronts the ambiguities of Wonder Woman, from her roles as a feminist cause and fully empowered woman, to her objectification as sexual fantasy.
  • Topics explored include origin stories and identity, propaganda and art, altruism and the ethics of care, Amazonians as transhumanists, eroticism and graphic novels, the crafting of a heroine, domination, relationships, the ethics of killing and torture, and many more.

Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119280750

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Jacob M. Held
  • Series edited by William Irwin

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

About the Author

Jacob M. Held is Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, and Director of the UCA Core at the University of Central Arkansas. He is editor of Stephen King and Philosophy [2016], Roald Dahl and Philosophy: A Little Nonsense Now and Then ... [2014], Dr. Seuss and Philosophy: Oh, the Thinks you can Think! [2011] and co-editor of The Philosophy of Pornography: Contemporary Perspectives [2014], Terry Pratchett and Philosophy (2014), and James Bond and Philosophy [2006].

William Irwin (series editor) is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College in Pennsylvania and is the author of The Free Market Existentialist. Irwin originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy in 1999 and has overseen recent titles including House of Cards and Philosophy, Game of Thrones and Philosophy, and Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy.

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