The superman and the superhero

Nietzsche's philosophy behind Marvel

Authors

  • Valentín García Lazzarini Seminario Mayor San José, Argentina

Keywords:

superman, Thanos, Nietzsche, power, meaning

Abstract

Who would have thought that superhero movies hide great philosophical propositions? How common is it for villains to be favorable to policies strongly built on Nietzschean concepts? Were the directors aware that their screenwriters could well have been Michel Foucault, Walter Benjamin, or Viktor Frankl? Let’s dive into this philosophical re-reading of Marvel's superheroes and villains, to rediscover that every narrative entails conceptual layers supported by philosophy.

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Published

2024-08-28 — Updated on 2024-08-28

How to Cite

García Lazzarini, V. (2024). The superman and the superhero: Nietzsche’s philosophy behind Marvel. Dios Y El Hombre, 8(1). Retrieved from https://revistas.unlp.edu.ar/DyH/article/view/16965

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