The Virtues of Captain America

By Mark D. White,

Book cover of The Virtues of Captain America: Modern-Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero

Book description

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…

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1 author picked The Virtues of Captain America as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved Captain America when I first came across his character as a kid.

There was always something well, noble, about the guy. What he stood for and how he acted. His code of honor. His way of being.

Yes, Captain America can do all kinds of things with his amazing abilities, and you'd not want to get into a fight with him if you are a doer of evil. But it's his character that defines him and Mark White has written a tour de force exploring not just who and what Captain America represents but how you can incorporate…

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