Books written by Mark D. White

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?
Batman and Ethics

And ever so much more satisfying.81 Batman told him he's wrong, of course, but to be fair to Zsasz, he really isn't. ... would promote Batman's mission by preventing significant loss of life, as well as making his threats more credible.
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.
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?
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 ...
A Philosopher Reads...Marvel Comics' Civil War

In his latest book, Mark D. White, author of The Virtues of Captain America and editor of Iron Man and Philosophy, carefully leads you through the ethical thinking of the three characters on the front lines of the Civil War: Iron Man, ...
The Thief of Time: Philosophical Essays on Procrastination

What kind of practical failing is procrastination? Is it a form of weakness of will? Is it the product of fragmented agency? Is it a vice? Given the nature of procrastination, what are the most promising coping strategies?
The Oxford Handbook of Ethics and Economics

Two Concepts of Liberty. Oxford: Clarendon Press. Congleton, Roger D., Ayre L. Hillman, and Kai A. Konrad. 2008. 40 Years of Research on Rent Seeking 2: Applications: Rent Seeking in Practice. New York: Springer. de Tocqueville, Alexis.
The Illusion of Well-Being: Economic Policymaking Based on Respect and Responsiveness

In The Illusion of Well-Being, Mark D. White explains why using happiness as a tool for policymaking is misguided and unethical.
Economics and the Virtues: Building a New Moral Foundation

In Economics and the Virtues, editors Jennifer A. Baker and Mark D. White have brought together fifteen leading scholars in economics and philosophy to offer fresh perspectives on integrating virtue into economics.
Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul

Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery? Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions? Is Batman better than Superman? If everyone followed Batman's example, would Gotham be a better place?
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.
Theoretical Foundations of Law and Economics

Theoretical Foundations of Law and Economics provides an original, book-length examination of the methodology and philosophy of law and economics, featuring essays written by leading legal scholars, philosophers, and economists.
Economics and the Virtues: Building a New Moral Foundation

... for a detailed discussion of Aristotle's Politics . 16. Becker , “ Logos und Wirtschaft bei Aristoteles , ” 529–32 . 17. Friederike Rese , Praxis und Logos bei Aristoteles : Aristotelian Virtue Ethics and Economic Rationality 333.
The Insanity Defense: Multidisciplinary Views on Its History, Trends, and Controversies

How often is the defense of insanity or temporary insanity for accused criminals valid—or is it ever legitimate? This unique work presents multidisciplinary viewpoints that explain, support, and critique the insanity defense as it stands.
Social Economics: Social Economic Theory

Social economics is a well-established and flourishing area of research and study, and this new four-volume collection in the Routledge Major Works series, Critical Concepts in Economics, meets the need for an authoritative reference work ...
Economics and the Mind

This volume fills these gaps by bringing economists and philosophers of mind together to explore the intersection of their disciplines.
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 ...
The Decline of the Individual: Reconciling Autonomy with Community

... a person, either the one who invented it or the one who uses it. For example, the designer of a chair probably focused on people's comfort while sitting, while the person who purchases it may use it as decoration or... um... a place to ...