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Delve into the profound ideas and nuanced ethical discussions surrounding the iconic film in 'Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer The World.' This thought-provoking 288-page book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2022, features essays by a diverse panel of philosophers and scholars, providing critical insights into the rich tapestry of political, moral, and cultural themes that the Oscar-winning movie introduces. Readers will engage with pressing historical and contemporary issues such as colonialism, identity, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the complexities of intersectionality.
As you journey through its pages, you'll explore fundamental questions like, 'Should Wakanda rule the world?' and 'Was Killmonger actually a victim?' This collection offers a unique lens through which to analyze the moral, feminist, and epistemological dilemmas that define not just the film, but our interconnected world. Ideal for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and scholars alike, 'Black Panther and Philosophy' invites readers to reflect on what valuable lessons Wakanda has to offer.
Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119635840. Year: 2022. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US). Pages: 288. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119635840
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 288
Description:
Explore the fascinating historical and contemporary philosophical issues that arise in Black Panther
In Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer The World, a diverse panel of experts delivers incisive critical reflections on the Oscar-winning 2018 film, Black Panther, and the comic book mythology that preceded it. The collection explores historical and contemporary issues”including colonialism, slavery, the Black Lives Matter movement, intersectionality, and identity”raised by the superhero tale.
Beyond discussions of the influences of race and ethnicity on the most critically and culturally significant movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this book presents the moral, feminist, metaphysical, epistemological, existential, and Afrofuturistic issues framing Black Panther™s narrative. The explorations of these issues shed light on our increasingly interconnected world and allow the reader to consider engaging questions like:
Should Wakanda rule the world?
Was Killmonger actually a victim?
Do Wakanda™s Black Lives Matter?
Does hiding in the shadows make Wakanda guilty?
What does Wakanda have to offer the world?
Perfect for fans of the most culturally significant film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther and Philosophy will also earn a place in the libraries of students of philosophy and anyone with a personal or professional interest in the defining issues of our time.
As you journey through its pages, you'll explore fundamental questions like, 'Should Wakanda rule the world?' and 'Was Killmonger actually a victim?' This collection offers a unique lens through which to analyze the moral, feminist, and epistemological dilemmas that define not just the film, but our interconnected world. Ideal for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and scholars alike, 'Black Panther and Philosophy' invites readers to reflect on what valuable lessons Wakanda has to offer.
Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119635840. Year: 2022. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US). Pages: 288. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119635840
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 288
Description:
Explore the fascinating historical and contemporary philosophical issues that arise in Black Panther
In Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer The World, a diverse panel of experts delivers incisive critical reflections on the Oscar-winning 2018 film, Black Panther, and the comic book mythology that preceded it. The collection explores historical and contemporary issues”including colonialism, slavery, the Black Lives Matter movement, intersectionality, and identity”raised by the superhero tale.
Beyond discussions of the influences of race and ethnicity on the most critically and culturally significant movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this book presents the moral, feminist, metaphysical, epistemological, existential, and Afrofuturistic issues framing Black Panther™s narrative. The explorations of these issues shed light on our increasingly interconnected world and allow the reader to consider engaging questions like:
Should Wakanda rule the world?
Was Killmonger actually a victim?
Do Wakanda™s Black Lives Matter?
Does hiding in the shadows make Wakanda guilty?
What does Wakanda have to offer the world?
Perfect for fans of the most culturally significant film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther and Philosophy will also earn a place in the libraries of students of philosophy and anyone with a personal or professional interest in the defining issues of our time.