Contributor(s):Based on a Book by: Mark D.
White The first look at the philosophy behind the Captain America comics and movies, publishing in advance of themovie release of Captain America: The Winter Solider in April 2014.
In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher andlong-time comics fan Mark D.
White argues that the core principles, compassion, and judgment exhibited by the 1940's comic bookcharacter Captain America remain relevant to the modern world.
Simply put, Cap embodies many of the classical virtues that havebeen important to us since the days of the ancient Greeks: honesty, courage, loyalty, perseverance, and, perhaps most importantly, honor.
Full of entertaining examples from more than 50 years ofcomic books, White offers some serious philosophical discussions ofeveryone's favorite patriot in a light-hearted and accessibleway.
Presents serious arguments on the virtues of Captain Americawhile being written in a light-hearted and often humorous tone Introduces basic concepts in moral and political philosophy tothe general reader Utilizes examples from 50 years of comics featuring Captain America, the Avengers, and other Marvel superheroes Affirms the value of old-fashioned virtues for the modernworld without indulging in nostalgia for times long passed Reveals the importance of the sound principles that America wasfounded upon Publishing in advance of Captain America: The Winter Soldier out in April 2014.
| Contributor(s) | Based on a |
|---|---|
| Book by | Mark |
| America | The The |
| Greeks | Honesty courage loyalty perseverance and perhaps most importantly honor |
