| Title | : | Joker and Philosophy : Why So Serious? |
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| Author | : | Jason T. Eberl, Massimiliano L. Cappuccio & George A. Dunn |
| Release | : | 2024-10-29 |
| Kind | : | audiobook |
| Genre | : | Nonfiction |
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| 1 | Joker and Philosophy : Why So Serious? | Jason T. Eberl, Massimiliano L. Cappuccio & George A. Dunn |
| A diabolically sinister but clownish villain, Joker is a symbolically rich and philosophically fascinating character. With his enigmatic motivations, infectious irreverence, and selfless devotion to evil, Joker never fails to provoke a host of philosophical questions. Bringing together essays by a diverse panel of acclaimed scholars and philosophers, this engaging book delves into the motivations, psychology, and moral philosophy of the character for whom mayhem and chaos are a source of pure delight. 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-listen for all fans of one of the most fascinating villains in the DC comics universe. |
