Book description
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.
Jane Dryden is an assistant professor of
philosophy at Mount Allison University.
Mark D. White is a professor in the Department of Political
Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island,
CUNY. He coedited Batman and Philosophy and edited Watchmen
and Philosophy and Iron Man and Philosophy.
William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular
culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons
and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including
Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and
Mad Men and Philosophy.
