The Virtues of Captain America (PDF)

The first look at the philosophy behind the Captain
America comics and movies, publishing in advance of the
movie release of Captain America: The Winter
Solider in April 2014.

In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and
long-time comics fan Mark D. White argues that the core principles,
compassion, and judgment exhibited by the 1940's comic book
character Captain America remain relevant to the modern world.
Simply put, "Cap" embodies many of the classical virtues that have
been important to us since the days of the ancient Greeks: honesty,
courage, loyalty, perseverance, and, perhaps most importantly,
honor. Full of entertaining examples from more than 50 years of
comic books, White offers some serious philosophical discussions of
everyone's favorite patriot in a light-hearted and accessible
way.

* Presents serious arguments on the virtues of Captain America
while being written in a light-hearted and often humorous tone

* Introduces basic concepts in moral and political philosophy to
the general reader

* Utilizes examples from 50 years of comics featuring Captain
America, the Avengers, and other Marvel superheroes

* Affirms the value of "old-fashioned" virtues for the modern
world without indulging in nostalgia for times long passed

* Reveals the importance of the sound principles that America was
founded upon

* Publishing in advance of Captain America: The Winter
Soldier out in April 2014.