Iron Man and philosophy

About this book

On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforward superhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. But beneath the shiny armor and flashy technology lies Tony Stark, brilliant inventor and eccentric playboy, struggling to balance his desires, addictions, and relationships with his duties as the armored avenger. This book explores the philosophical issues that emerge from the essential conflicts found in the decades of Iron Man stories in comics and movies. It looks at what kind of moral compass Stark has; whether Iron Man is responsible for the death of Captain America; whether people like Stark should run the world; the impact of Stark's alcoholism on his performance as Iron Man; and what can Iron Man teach us about the role of technology in society.