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Joker and Philosophy : Why So Serious?, Paperback / softback Book

Paperback / softback

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A philosophical exploration of Joker and the meaning of the iconic antagonist's murderous escapades A diabolically sinister but clownish villain, Joker is a symbolically rich and philosophically fascinating character.

Both crazed and cunning, sadistically cruel but seductively charming, the Clown Prince of Crime embodies everything opposed to the positive ideals of order and justice defended by the Batman.

With his enigmatic motivations, infectious irreverence, and selfless devotion to evil, Joker never fails to provoke a host of philosophical questions.

Joker and Philosophy plumbs the existential depths of the most popular of Gotham City's gallery of villains with an abundance of style, wit, and intelligence.

Bringing together essays by a diverse panel of acclaimed scholars and philosophers, this engaging, highly readable book delves into the motivations, psychology, and moral philosophy of the character for whom mayhem and chaos are a source of pure delight.

Easily accessible yet philosophically substantial chapters address the comics, animated movies, television shows, video games, and live-action films, including memorable portrayals by Heath Ledger in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight and Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Phillips' Joker and its upcoming sequel Joker: Folie à Deux.

Joker and Philosophy offers deep insights into moral and philosophical questions such as: What is a sane response to a mad world?Can laughter be liberating?Is civilization a thin veneer over our natural lawlessness?Can violence ever be justified in response to an unjust social order?Is one bad day really all it takes to create a villain?

Exploring a broad range of timeless issues of human nature, the metaphysics of freedom, the nature of identity, good and evil, political and social philosophy, aesthetics, and much more, Joker and Philosophy: Why So Serious? is a must-read for all fans of one of the most fascinating villains in the DC comics universe.

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  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:256 pages
  • Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
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  • ISBN:9781394198474
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  • Format:Paperback / softback
  • Pages:256 pages
  • Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
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  • ISBN:9781394198474

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