Books written by Mark D. White

Economics and the Mind

10 For a clear statement of this, compare Elizabeth Anderson's “Priority of Identity to Rational Principle”: “what principle of choice it is rational to act on depends on a prior determination of personal identity, of who one is.
Batman and Ethics

And why are his choices so often the subject of intense debate among his fans and philosophers alike? Batman and Ethics goes behind the mask to shed new light on the complexities and contradictions of the Dark Knight’s moral code.
Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul

BLACKWELL PHILOSOPHY AND POP CULTURE SERIES This book has not been approved, licensed, or sponsored by any entity or person involved in creating or producing Batman, the comic, the film, or the TV series PHILOSOPHY/POP CULTURE Why doesn't ...
Doctor Strange and Philosophy: The Other Book of Forbidden Knowledge

You won’t need the Eye of Agamotto to comprehend all that is wise within. Doctor Strange and Philosophy offers comic book fans and philosophers alike the chance to dive deeper into the world of one of Marvel’s most mystical superheroes.
The Avengers and Philosophy: Earth's Mightiest Thinkers

Can a reformed criminal become a superhero? What are the military ethics of the Kree-Skrull war? Is Hank Pym morally responsible for Ultron's behavior? Can Kang really go back in time and kill himself? Can an android love a human?
Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul

BLACKWELL PHILOSOPHY AND POP CULTURE SERIES This book has not been approved, licensed, or sponsored by any entity or person involved in creating or producing Batman, the comic, the film, or the TV series PHILOSOPHY/POP CULTURE Why doesn't ...
Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do

Gathering a veritable league of philosophers, Superman and Philosophy addresses all these questions and more. This book will thrill longtime and brand-new fans of Superman alike and will inspire new ways to think about the Man of Steel!
The Oxford Handbook of Ethics and Economics

The Oxford Handbook of Ethics and Economics provides a timely and thorough survey of the various ways ethics can, does, and should inform economic theory and practice.
Economics and the Virtues: Building a New Moral Foundation

A volume by leading economists and philosophers that explores the contributions that virtue ethics can make to economics.
Iron Man and Philosophy: Facing the Stark Reality

As absorbing as Iron Man comic books and movies, Iron Man and Philosophy: Gives you a new perspective on Iron Man characters, story lines, and themes Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Locke, and Heidegger can teach ...
Superman and Philosophy: What Would the Man of Steel Do?

Gathering a veritable league of philosophers, Superman and Philosophy addresses all these questions and more. This book will thrill longtime and brand-new fans of Superman alike and will inspire new ways to think about the Man of Steel!
The Insanity Defense: Multidisciplinary Views on its History, Trends, and Controversies

This book presents a range of expert viewpoints on the insanity defense, exposing common myths; investigating its effectiveness and place in our legal system through history, case studies, and comparative analysis; and supplying ...
The Oxford Handbook of Ethics and Economics

The Oxford Handbook of Ethics and Economics provides a timely and thorough survey of the various ways ethics can, does, and should inform economic theory and practice.
Retributivism: Essays on Theory and Policy

Michael T. Cahill is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Brooklyn Law School. He is co-author, with Paul H. Robinson, of the treatise Criminal Law (Aspen, forthcoming) and the book Law Without Justice: Why ...
Ethics and Economics: New perspectives

Atkinson, A. (1998) The Economic Consequences of Rolling Back the Welfare State (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press). ... Bowles, S., Gordon, D. & Weisskopf, T. (1990) After the Waste Land: A Democratic Economics for the Year 2000 (Armonk, ...
A Philosopher Reads...Marvel Comics' Thor: If They Be Worthy

This is not just the story of two Thors. This is a tale of worthiness: what it means, how it can be lost, and how one can reclaim it.
Watchmen and Philosophy: A Rorschach Test

How do Ozymandias and Rorschach justify their actions? What are the political ramifications of the Comedian’s work for the government? How do we explain the nature of Dr. Manhattan? And can a graphic novel be considered literature?
Green Lantern and Philosophy: No Evil Shall Escape this Book

Is Hal Jordan a murderer? Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion. Is Hal Jordan a murderer? What kind of strength is willpower? Do emotions help or hurt a Green Lantern?
Retributivism: Essays on Theory and Policy

The contributors offer analysis and explanations of new developments in retributivism, the philosophical account of punishment that holds that wrongdoers must be punished as a matter of right, duty, or justice, rather than deterrence, ...
Theoretical Foundations of Law and Economics

A book-length examination of the methodology and philosophy of law and economics.