X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse

Name: X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse
Rating: 4.6315789222717285 (19 reviews)

William Irwin · Rebecca Housel · J. Jeremy Wisnewski

May 2009 · John Wiley & Sons

4.6

19 reviews

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272

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X-Men is one of the most popular comic book franchises ever, with successful spin-offs that include several feature films, cartoon series, bestselling video games, and merchandise. This is the first look at the deeper issues of the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful "mutants," such as identity, human ethics versus mutant morality, and self-sacrifice.

J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Oneonta, NY) is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy (978-1-4051-6316-3) and The Office and Philosophy (978-1-4051-7555-5). Rebecca Housel (Rochester, NY) is a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she teaches about writing and pop culture. For William Irwin's biography, please see below.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

19 reviews

Mark Green

August 7, 2013

A really good effort, such a shame Layla Miller wasn't in any of them (movies).

5 people found this review helpful

Roger Allan

November 26, 2017

Loved the laterial thinking and putting it in a way and using symbols that fans of the movie, comic and life can all relate to get the message

1 person found this review helpful

Samantha Nelson

February 18, 2024

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About the author

Rebecca Housel is a professor of pop culture, creative writing, and medical humanities at Rochester Institute of Technology and contributed to Monty Python and Philosophy.

J. JEREMY WISNEWSKI is an assistant professor of philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy and The Office and Philosophy.

William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College. 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 Watchmen and Philosophy.

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