![]() This book contains 15 essays and is divided into four sections ("The Politics of Power" "Ethics" "The Metaphysics of Dr. But it didn't feel like it went as deep as it could have when all was read and done. I decided to dive into another like-minded book and figuring how much metaphysical, philosophical, and psychology was packed into Moore and Gibbon's fantastically crafted "Watchmen" I thought that this would book would mine Watchmen's riches. ![]() This is a decent enough book, one that would give any fan of The Watchmen some deeper insight into the novel.Ī while back I read through "Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way" and found it varied and fascinating. Occasionally, I found this book a little overanalytical, but it is at least well-written and thought-provoking. Of course, if you haven't read The Watchmen, you will get little out of Watchmen and Philosophy. Part Four, "This is Not Your Father's Comic Book" deals with whether The Watchmen is literature and gender roles within the book. Manhattan, particularly his near omniscience (able to see both the past and future reasonably clearly) and his vast power. Manhattan", deal with the issues faced by Dr. Does the end justify the means? And is Rorschach right or wrong to want to expose the plan, even if it undoes the good and render a vast amount of deaths futile. Part Two, :The Veidt Plan: The Watchmen and Ethics" deal with various ethical issues, especially related to Ozymandias's rather extreme method to bring about world peace. Manhattan is really super-powered) can influence world events. In Part One, "The Politics of Power: Who Watches the Watchmen?", deals with the responsibilities of being exceptional people who act as vigilantes and super-soldiers and how these so-called superheroes (actually, only the god-like Dr. It is divided into four parts, each with three or four essays. Watchmen and Philosophy is a collection of essays by various instructors in the field, and is based strictly on the original graphic novel, with no references to the movie. To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit Is a book like Watchmen and Philosophy an attempt to find philosophical meaning in one of the most popular and well-respected graphic novels ever? Or is it trying to introduce the lay reader to philosophy by applying it to Watchmen? Or is it merely a way for philosophers to make a few easy bucks (in a field not known for its high-paying job opportunities) by exploiting popular TV shows and comics (besides the Watchmen, other books in the series look at Family Guy, Batman, The X-Men, The Office, House, Lost and 24). To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit From the Back Cover Manhattan? And can a graphic novel be considered literature? Whether you’re reading Watchmen for the first time or have been a fan for more than twenty years, Watchmen and Philosophy will help you read deeper into the philosophical questions and the revolutionary story that changed comic fiction forever. How do Ozymandias and Rorschach justify their actions? What are the political ramifications of the Comedian’s work for the government? How do we explain the nature of Dr. This masterpiece of realistic storytelling, dialogue, and artwork, courtesy of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, raises a host of compelling philosophical questions. WATCHMEN is the most critically acclaimed graphic novel ever published and turned the world of comic superheroes on its head. Is the Comedian actually a comedian (or just a jerk)?Ĭan either Silk Spectre be considered a feminist?ĭoes Nite Owl’s paunch actually make him virtuous? Manhattan really know what’s going to happen in the future?
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