Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, and on the big screen. What philosophical trials does this superhero confront in order to keep Gotham safe? Combing through seventy years of comic books, television shows, and movies, Batman and Philosophy explores how the Dark Knight grapples with ethical conundrums, moral responsibility, his identity crisis, the moral weight he carries to avenge his murdered parents, and much more. How does this caped crusader measure up against the teachings of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Kierkegaard, and Lao Tzu?--BOOK JACKET. Also includes information on actions, alternate Earths, authenticity, bat as symbol, charity, comparisons, consequentialist ethics, death, deontology, descriptions, duty, ethics, evil, freedom, free will, Martin Heidegger, Hurricane Katrina, identity, insanity, Joker, justice, life, love, moral actions, moral responsibility, moral exemplars, Alfred Pennyworth, Robin, superheroes, Superman, Two Face, utilitarianism, vengeance, etc.