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  • A Philosopher Reads...Marvel Comics' Thor

    If They Be Worthy

    by Mark D. White ...
    Series Book 2 - A Philosopher Reads... Series
    We all know the Mighty Thor: Prince of Asgard, son of Odin the All-Father, and God of Thunder. He has long been one of the few worthy to wield the mystic hammer Mjolnir… until, one day, he is not. Soon, a new Thor emerges, a woman who commands the thunder and the hammer in ways all her own. She is none other than Jane Foster, who shares a long history with the Odinson, and as she learns to be her ... Read more

    $6.77 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Batman and Ethics

    by Mark D. White ...
    Batman has been one of the world’s most beloved superheroes since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Clad in his dark cowl and cape, he has captured the imagination of millions with his single-minded mission to create a better world for the people of Gotham City by fighting crime, making use of expert detective skills, high-tech crime-fighting gadgets, and an extensive network ... Read more

    $13.00 USD

  • A Philosopher Reads...Marvel Comics' Civil War

    by Mark D. White ...
    Series Book 1 - A Philosopher Reads... Series
    We love to see superheroes fight, whether to protect innocent people from supervillains or to save the world. But superheroes also fight each other, and if we can look past the energy blasts and earth-shattering punches, we can find serious disagreements over principles and ethics. This was certainly the case when Captain America and Iron Man went head-to-head over liberty and security in Marvel ... Read more

    $6.77 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Virtues of Captain America

    Modern-Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero

    by Mark D. White ...
    Learn how Captain America's timeless ethical code is just as relevant in the twenty-first century as it was during the 1940sCaptain America, or simply “Cap,” provides an example of the virtues that define personal excellence, as well as the ideals and principles upon which the United States of America was founded. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

  • Downton Abbey and Philosophy

    The Truth Is Neither Here Nor There

    by Mark D. White ...
    Series Book 69 - The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    A unique philosophical look at the hit television series Downton AbbeyWho can resist the lure of Downton Abbey and the triumphs and travails of the Crawley family and its servants? We admire Bates's sense of honor, envy Carson's steadfastness, and thrill to Violet's caustic wit. Downton Abbey and Philosophy draws on some of history's most profound philosophical minds to delve deeply into the ... Read more

    $11.00 USD

  • The Illusion of Well-Being

    Economic Policymaking Based on Respect and Responsiveness

    by Mark D. White ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    The use of measures of economic output to guide policymaking has been criticized for decades because of their weak ties to human well-being. Recently, many scholars and politicians have called for measures of happiness or subjective well-being to be used to guide policy in people's true interests. In The Illusion of Well-Being, Mark D. White explains why using happiness as a tool for policymaking ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • The Decline of the Individual

    Reconciling Autonomy with Community

    by Mark D. White ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book explores the steady decline in the status of the individual in recent years and addresses common misunderstandings about the concept of individuality. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, technology, economics, philosophy, politics, and law, White explains how and why the individual has been devalued in the eyes of scholars, government leaders, and the public. He notes that ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

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    The Virtues of Captain America, 2nd Edition

    Modern-Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero

    by Mark D. White ...
    Narrated by Kirby Heyborne ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 30 min

    In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White shows us that this fictional superhero's "old-fashioned" moral code is exactly what we need today to restore kindness and respect in our personal and civic lives.Now in its second edition, The Virtues of Captain America is updated to include all the new developments in Captain America's saga. This edition also ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Batman and Philosophy

    The Dark Knight of the Soul

    by Robert Arp, William Irwin, Mark D. White ...
    Narrated by Mark D. White ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

    Unabridged

    7 hours 52 min

    Being a crime fighting superhero is a tough job and it comes with no shortage of social and moral responsibilities. Why doesnt Batman just kill the Joker once and for all? If killing the Joker would mean saving thousands of innocent lives, why is this decision so difficult for Batman? Weighing the morality between right and wrong is just the tip of the iceberg in this fascinating and penetrating ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Economics and the Mind

    by Barbara Montero, Mark D. White ...
    Series series Routledge INEM Advances in Economic Methodology
    Economics is often defined as the science of choice or human action. But choice and action are essentially mental phenomena, an aspect rarely mentioned in the economics discourse. Choice, while not always a conscious or rational process, is held to involve beliefs, desires, intentions and arguably even free will. Actions are often opposed to mere bodily movements, with the former being in some ... Read more

    $82.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Iron Man and Philosophy

    Facing the Stark Reality

    by William Irwin, Mark D. White ...
    Narrated by Adam Verner ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

    Unabridged

    7 hours 37 min

    On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforward superhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. But beneath the shiny armor and flashy technology lies Tony Stark, brilliant inventor and eccentric playboy, struggling to balance his desires, addictions, and relationships with his duties as the Armored Avenger. Iron Man and Philosophy explores the many philosophical issues ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Audiobook

    The Avengers and Philosophy

    Earth's Mightiest Thinkers

    by William Irwin, Mark D. White ...
    Narrated by Jeremy Arthur ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

    Unabridged

    6 hours 3 min

    An engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroestimed for the release of Joss Whedon's long-awaited film adaptation Avengers, assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to explore the themes behind the action of ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook