We live in haunted times. Haunted by the memories of a pre-pandemic existence, we continue to persevere through variant viral outbreaks. Haunted by the two-dimensional digital avatars cast on our devices (at least for those of us fortunate enough to have this luxury), we are increasingly alienated from our three-dimensional biological selves.
Read MoreJeff McLaughlin's Graphic Novels as Philosophy collects 10 essays that consider how well known graphic novels can be conceptualised through (and potentially expand) philosophy (Fig. 1). The collection covers, among others, considerations of social contract theory, carnival and the idea of queering epistemology. In addition, the reader is invited to consider how the format and structure of the graphic novel could enhance our ability to ‘do’ philosophical work.
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