All articles by: Toby

Iron Man and Philosophy

Can Iron Man’s armor actually think?
Is Tony Stark’s intelligence the greatest source of Iron Man’s power?
Can Iron Man be both a superhero and the corporate property of Stark Industries?
Does the Iron Man technology point the way to a brighter future or a darkening horizon?
Can Tony Stark be a genuine superhero and a hard-drinking womanizer?
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We Want to Hear From You!

Do you have a favorite TV show, comic book, graphic novel, movie, or videogame that you’re interested in reading about philosophically?  Are you interested in learning about philosophy and hoping that Batman, Dr. Gregory House, Hiro Nakamura, Edward and Bella, and Rorschach can help you?  Do you want to help us choose what the next ... Read More

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The Blackwell Pop Culture and Philosophy Series

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, and a healthy helping of popular culture clears the cobwebs from Kant.  Philosophy has had a public relations problem for a few centuries now.  This series aims to change that, showing that philosophy is relevant to your life–and not just for answering the big questions like ... Read More

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Batman and Philosophy

Why doesn’t Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone’s misery?
Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions?
Is Batman better than Superman?
If everyone followed Batman’s example, would Gotham be a better place?
What is the Tao of the Bat?
Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, ... Read More

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