Supernatural and Philosophy
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Supernatural and Philosophy
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Supernatural and Philosophy introduces fans of the show to the big philosophical topics relating to the long-running hit show Supernatural , covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil.
No doubt the years hunting monsters and saving the universe have had their toll on the Winchesters, but their toughest and most gruesome battles are contained in this book. Think Lucifer was diabolically clever? Think again. No son is more wayward than the one who squanders his intellect and academic career pursuing questions as poignant as βHalf-awesome? Thatβs full-on good, right?β Gathered here for the first time since the formation of Purgatory, a collection of research so arcane and horrific that it would make even the late, great Bobby Singer blush.
Supernatural and Philosophy tackles all the big ideas in the long-running hit show Supernatural, covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, and Lucifer.
- A unique collection of insights into the many philosophical, religious, and paranormal topics in the hit TV show, Supernatural
- Accessible treatment of thorny issues for a general audience
- Written by philosophical fans of the show, for philosophical fans of the show
- Those unfamiliar with the show will still find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil
- Contributors tackle issues ranging from the biological classifications of monsters, to the epistemological problems of ghost hunting
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
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Reviews praise the book for making philosophical and religious discussions enjoyable in the context of the adventures of Sam and Dean Winchester. SFCrowsnest.org.uk notes it offers plenty for fans to ponder without being intimidating, while The Winchester Family Business highlights how it enriches understanding of the show and makes philosophy more approachable through pop culture.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781118615959
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 September 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Contributors:
- Series edited by William Irwin
- Edited by Galen A. Foresman
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 277g
Pages: 212
About the Author
Galen A. Foresman is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he teaches ethics and critical thinking. He is the author of βWhy Batman Is Better than Supermanβ in Batman and Philosophy (Wiley, 2008) and "Whatβs Wrong with Camping?" in Halo and Philosophy (2011).
William Irwin is Professor of Philosophy at Kingβs College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including Superman and Philosophy, Black Sabbath and Philosophy, and Spider-Man and Philosophy.
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