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Iron Man or Captain America? Which one is superior -- as a hero, as a role model, or as a personification of American virtue? Philosophers who take different sides come together in Iron Man versus Captain America to debate these issues and arrive at a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these iconic characters. The discussion ranges over politics, religion, ethics, psychology, and metaphysics. John Altmann argues that Captain America's thoughtful patriotism, is superior to Iron Man's individualist-cosmopolitanism. Matthew William Brake also votes for Cap, maintaining that it's his ability to believe in the impossible that makes him a hero, and in the end, he is vindicated.Cole Bowman investigates the nature of friendship within the Avengers team, focusing predominantly on the political and social implications of each side of the Civil War as the Avengers are forced to choose between Stark and Rogers.
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Nicolas Michaud believes philosophy is essential. He hopes that popular culture texts that address philosophical questions will help everyone recognize the application of philosophy to everything we do. As a writer and philosopher, he has made it is goal to reach out to the public and share ideas and questions with them. He hopes that in so doing, we can all make the world a better, and more thoughtful, place.
