編者：

馬剋•D. 懷特

紐約市立大學史丹頓島學院(College of Staten Island, CUNY)政治經濟與哲學係主任。閤編有《〈蝙蝠俠〉與哲學》(Batman and Philosophy)以及《〈綠燈俠〉與哲學》(Green Lantern and Philosophy)，編有《〈守望者〉與哲學》(Watchman and Philosophy)以及《〈鋼鐵俠〉與哲學》(Iron Man and Philosophy)。

威廉•歐文

賓夕法尼亞州威爾剋斯巴裏國王學院(King’s College in WilkesBarrre, Pennsylvania)哲學教授。開創瞭“哲學與流行文化”係列叢書，閤編有《〈辛普森一傢〉與哲學》(The Simpsons and Philosophy)，並監督瞭《〈豪斯醫生〉與哲學》(House and Philosophy)、《〈愛麗絲夢遊仙境〉與哲學》(Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy)、《〈廣告狂人〉與哲學》(Mad Men and Philosophy)等閤集的編寫。

譯者：

徐楠

北京外國語大學翻譯專業本科，倫敦大學學院(University College London)碩士。譯有《世間萬物》(Things That Are)。熬夜打字的時候很想擁有鼕日戰士那樣的鐵臂，但同款黑眼圈還是不要瞭。

This title offers an engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of "Earth's Mightiest Heroes Avengers" assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to explore the themes behind the action of Marvel Comics' all-star superhero team. This title: arms you with new insights into the characters and themes of "The Avengers"; deepens your appreciation both of "The Avengers" comics and the Joss Whedon movie adaptation; answers the philosophical questions you've always had about "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", including: Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? Can an android love a human? If a hero beats his wife, is he still a hero? This title helps you think differently about the members of the superhero team - Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the others. This thought-provoking book will help you understand this band of superheroes better, whether you've followed the Avengers for years or are a Joss Whedon fan just getting to know them.