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True Detective and Philosophy

A Deeper Kind of Darkness
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
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True Detective and Philosophy delves into the philosophical themes and existential questions explored throughout the popular television series. It examines the show's use of identity, morality, and human nature, providing a deeper understanding of its complex narrative and characters. By linking philosophical theories to the elements of the show, the book appeals to both fans of the series and those interested in philosophical inquiry.
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True Detective and Philosophy

Investigating the trail of philosophical leads in HBO s chilling True Detective series, an elite team of philosophers examine far-reaching riddles including human pessimism, Rust s anti-natalism, the problem of evil, and the flat circle .

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Investigating the trail of philosophical leads in HBO’s chilling True Detective series, an elite team of philosophers examine far-reaching riddles including human pessimism, Rust’s anti-natalism, the problem of evil, and the ‘flat circle’.

The first book dedicated to exploring the far-reaching philosophical questions behind the darkly complex and Emmy-nominated HBO True Detective series.

Explores in a fun but insightful way the rich philosophical and existential experiences that arise from this gripping show.

Gives new perspectives on the characters in the series, its storylines, and its themes by investigating core questions such as: Why Life Rather Than Death? Cosmic Horror and Hopeful Pessimism, the Illusion of Self, Noir, Tragedy, Philosopher-Detectives, and much, much more.

Draws together an elite team of philosophers to shine new light on why this genre-expanding show has inspired such a fervently questioning fan-base.

Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119280781

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Series edited by William Irwin
  • Edited by Tom Sparrow
  • Edited by Jacob Graham

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 224

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

About the Author

Jacob Graham is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia. His research focuses on ancient and modern philosophy, as well the value of philosophy in popular culture.

Tom Sparrow is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania. His primary research is in continental philosophy and phenomenology. His recent publications include Plastic Bodies (2015) and The End of Phenomenology (2014).

William Irwin (series editor) is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College in Pennsylvania. Irwin originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy in 1999 and is the General Editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series. He has overseen recent titles including The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy, Wonder Woman and Philosophy, and Alien and Philosophy.

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