Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone

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Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone delves into society's fascination with mass murderers, analysing existential, ethical and political issues through real and fictional serial killers. The book explores the minds of notorious figures like Ian Brady, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac Killer, as well as characters such as Dexter and Hannibal Lecter. It blends philosophical theory with cognitive science and features a unique phenomenological study of the Zodiac Killer's writings, alongside contributions from academics, crime writers, police officers, and affected families.
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This book suits readers interested in philosophy, psychology, true crime, and fans of fictional serial killer narratives seeking a thoughtful, analytical perspective without overwhelming detail.

Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death.

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Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical, and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death.

Presents new philosophical theories about serial killing, and relates new research in cognitive science to the minds of serial killers.

Includes a philosophical look at real serial killers such as Ian Brady, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac killer, as well as fictional serial killers such as Dexter and Hannibal Lecter.

Offers a new phenomenological examination of the writings of the Zodiac Killer.

Contains an account of the disappearance of one of Ted Bundy's victims submitted by the organization Families and Friends of Missing Persons and Violent Crime Victims.

Integrates the insights of philosophers, academics, crime writers, and police officers.

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Reviews praise the book for its enlightening insights and accessible language. SFCrowsnest.co.uk highlights its focus on the psychology behind serial killers without excessive graphic detail. Digital Air Waves recommends it as a solid, concise introduction for fans of shows like Dexter. Curious Book Fan appreciates the simplicity of the language and the thought-provoking content. Readers find the book memorable with lasting impact, especially regarding how background influences perceptions of serial killers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405199636

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Series edited by Fritz Allhoff
Edited by S. Waller
Foreword by John M. Doris

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 256

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Philosophy for Everyone

About the Author

Editor S. Waller is an Associate Professor of Philosophy atMontana State University Bozeman. Her areas of research arephilosophy of neurology, philosophy of cognitive ethology(especially dolphins, wolves, and coyotes), and philosophy of mind,specifically the parts of the mind we disavow. Series Editor Fritz Allhoff is an Assistant Professor in thePhilosophy Department at Western Michigan University, as well as aSenior Research Fellow at the Australian NationalUniversity s Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.In addition to editing the Philosophy for Everyone series,Allhoff is the volume editor or co-editor for several titles,including Wine & Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell, 2007),Whiskey & Philosophy (with Marcus P. Adams, Wiley,2009), and Food & Philosophy (with Dave Monroe,Wiley-Blackwell, 2007).

Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone