{"product_id":"wonder-woman-and-philosophy-the-amazonian-mystique-paperback","title":"Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacob M. Held\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe first book dedicated to the philosophical questions raised by the complex and enduringly iconic super-heroine \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFighting fascism with feminism since 1941, 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfronts the ambiguities of Wonder Woman, from her roles as a feminist cause and fully empowered woman, to her objectification as sexual fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTopics 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSexy woman and superhero, fully empowered human and at times even a god, Wonder Woman is as appealing as she is ambiguous. From her origins as feminist propaganda at the height of World War II to the first female lead in the blockbuster DC movie franchise, she is a reflection of, and challenge to, our norms, our values, our society. She exemplifies our ideals, while posing serious challenges to the place of those ideals in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first book dedicated to the philosophical questions raised by this complex and enduringly iconic figure, \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique\u003c\/i\u003e brings together philosophers and scholars to uncover fascinating aspects of our favourite Amazonian princess and deep philosophical insights about ourselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimely and provocative, \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e offers wonder-filled insights into the myriad philosophical issues surrounding the most popular female superhero of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacob M. Held\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eStephen King and Philosophy \u003c\/i\u003e[2016], \u003ci\u003eRoald Dahl and Philosophy: A Little Nonsense Now and Then ... \u003c\/i\u003e[2014], \u003ci\u003eDr. Seuss and Philosophy: Oh, the Thinks you can Think! \u003c\/i\u003e[2011] and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Pornography: Contemporary Perspectives \u003c\/i\u003e[2014], \u003ci\u003eTerry Pratchett and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2014), and \u003ci\u003eJames Bond and Philosophy \u003c\/i\u003e[2006].\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e (series editor) is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College in Pennsylvania and is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Free Market Existentialist\u003c\/i\u003e. Irwin originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books with \u003ci\u003eSeinfeld and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e in 1999 and has overseen recent titles including \u003ci\u003eHouse of Cards and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUltimate Star Wars and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53283928932659,"sku":"9781119280750","price":27.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/qNbsaoRarY9781119280750.webp?v=1777024544","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/wonder-woman-and-philosophy-the-amazonian-mystique-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}