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Black Sabbath and Philosophy

Mastering Reality
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
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Black Sabbath and Philosophy delves into the profound ideas embedded in the music and lyrics of Black Sabbath, the pioneering heavy metal band. Examining themes like existential despair, social upheaval, political corruption, war, and evil, the book connects the band's work to philosophical giants such as Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Marx. It offers new perspectives on iconic tracks and a deeper appreciation of band members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Ronnie James Dio.
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Ideal for fans of Black Sabbath, music enthusiasts interested in philosophical analysis, and readers drawn to explorations of existential and societal issues through the lens of heavy metal music.

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A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands.

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A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands. Dubbed "the Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone, they helped to define a genre with classic songs like "Paranoid", "Iron Man", and "War Pigs", songs whose lyrics reveal hidden depth and philosophical insight. Their songs confront existential despair, social instability, political corruption, the horrors of war, and the nature of evil. This book explores the wide range of profound ideas in the band's music and lyrics to help you understand Black Sabbath as never before.

  • Discusses and debates essential Black Sabbath topics and themes, such as the problem of evil, "War Pigs" and the nature of just war theory, whether or not Sabbath is still Sabbath without Ozzy, and whether "evil is in the ear of the beholder".
  • Gives you new perspectives on Black Sabbath's music and lyrics.
  • Provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Ronnie James Dio.
  • Brings some of history's heaviest thinkers to bear on the band's music, from Aristotle and Nietzsche to Schopenhauer and Marx.

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This book is celebrated as a thoroughly enjoyable and absorbing read that enlightens readers on music, members, and societal themes related to religion and family. It is praised for its rewarding insights into the philosophical depth behind Black Sabbath's sound, entertaining and challenging the mind alike. Readers often find themselves revisiting the band's albums with fresh understanding and appreciation.

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ISBN: 9781118397596

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contributors:

  • Edited by William Irwin
  • Edited by William Irwin
  • Edited by William Irwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

About the Author

William Irwin is professor of philosophy at King sCollege in Pennsylvania. Irwin originated the philosophy andpopular culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophyin 1999. Irwin has also co-edited The Simpsons andPhilosophy and edited The Matrix and Philosophy andMetallica and Philosophy. He is currently the General Editorof The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.

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