Explore the fascinating historical and contemporary philosophical
issues that arise in Black Panther
In Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer The World, a
diverse panel of experts delivers incisive critical reflections on the
Oscar-winning 2018 film, Black Panther, and the comic book mythology
that preceded it. The collection explores historical and contemporary
issues--including colonialism, slavery, the Black Lives Matter movement,
intersectionality, and identity--raised by the superhero tale.
Beyond discussions of the influences of race and ethnicity on the most
critically and culturally significant movie in the Marvel Cinematic
Universe, this book presents the moral, feminist, metaphysical,
epistemological, existential, and Afrofuturistic issues framing Black
Panther's narrative. The explorations of these issues shed light on our
increasingly interconnected world and allow the reader to consider
engaging questions like:
- Should Wakanda rule the world?
- Was Killmonger actually a victim?
- Do Wakanda's Black Lives Matter?
- Does hiding in the shadows make Wakanda guilty?
- What does Wakanda have to offer the world?
Perfect for fans of the most culturally significant film in the Marvel
Cinematic Universe, Black Panther and Philosophy will also earn a
place in the libraries of students of philosophy and anyone with a
personal or professional interest in the defining issues of our time.
