Name: Doctor Strange and Philosophy: The Other Book of Forbidden Knowledge (The Blackwell Philosophy and pop Culture Series)
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Author: William Irwin
ISBN: 9781119437949

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Doctor Strange and Philosophy: The Other Book of Forbidden Knowledge (The Blackwell Philosophy and pop Culture Series)

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Physical Book

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Author

Year

2018

Language

English

Pages

240

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.6x15x1.8 cm

Weight

0.40 kg.

ISBN13

9781119437949

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Synopsis "Doctor Strange and Philosophy: The Other Book of Forbidden Knowledge (The Blackwell Philosophy and pop Culture Series) "

Explore the mind and world of the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Stephen Strange Marvel Comics legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko first introduced Doctor Stephen Strange to the world in 1963--and his spellbinding adventures have wowed comic book fans ever since. Over fifty years later, the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme has finally travelled from the pages of comics to the big screen, introducing a new generation of fans to his mind-bending mysticism and self-sacrificing heroics. In Doctor Strange and Philosophy, Mark D. White takes readers on a tour through some of the most interesting and unusual philosophical questions which surround Stephen Strange and his place in the Marvel Universe. Essays from two-dozen Philosophers Supreme illuminate how essential philosophical concepts, including existentialism, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, relate to the world of Doctor Strange. Fans will find answers to all their Strange questions: How does Doctor Strange reconcile his beliefs in science and magic? What does his astral self say about the relationship between mind and body? Why is he always so alone? And what does he mean when he says we're just "tiny momentary specks within an indifferent universe"--and why was he wrong? You won't need the Eye of Agamotto to comprehend all that is wise within. Doctor Strange and Philosophy offers comic book fans and philosophers alike the chance to dive deeper into the world of one of Marvel's most mystical superheroes.

William Irwin

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William Irwin is a Philosophy professor at King's College, Pennsylvania, known for pioneering the genre "philosophy and popular culture". His work "The Simpsons and Philosophy" (2001), co-edited with Mark T. Conard and Aeon J. Skoble, analyzes the animated series from a philosophical perspective. In "Game of Thrones and Philosophy" (2012), he explores the ethical and moral complexities of the popular saga. Additionally, in "The Meaning of Metallica" (2022), he delves into the lyrics and themes of the iconic metal band. These works combine philosophy with elements of popular culture, offering accessible and profound reflections.

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