Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Advanced
Title details for Green Lantern and Philosophy by William Irwin - Available

Green Lantern and Philosophy

by William Irwin
Jane Dryden
ebook
Read a sample Read a sample
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011

The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time.

  • Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes
  • Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world
  • Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer?

    • Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.

    Expand title description text
    Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Publisher: Wiley

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: March 25, 2011

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781118003299
    • Release date: March 25, 2011

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781118003299
    • File size: 844 KB
    • Release date: March 25, 2011

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Current Events Philosophy Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011

    The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time.

  • Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes
  • Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world
  • Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer?

    • Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.

    Expand title description text
    Current Events Philosophy Nonfiction