Stephen King and Philosophy by Jacob M. Held (English) Paperback Book
- neues BuchISBN: 9781442253841
6 What's Wrong with Roland?. : Utilitarianism and the Dark. His characters have brought chills to our spines and challenged our notions of reality while leaving us in awe of the persevera… Mehr…
6 What's Wrong with Roland?. : Utilitarianism and the Dark. His characters have brought chills to our spines and challenged our notions of reality while leaving us in awe of the perseverance of the human spirit. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Stephen King and Philosophy by Jacob M. Held Haunting us with such unforgettable stories as The Shining, The Shawshank Redemption, Salem's Lot, Carrie, The Green Mile, and Pet Sematary, Stephen King has been an anchor of American horror, science fiction, psychological thrillers, and suspense for more than forty years. Hi... FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Haunting us with such unforgettable stories as The Shining, The Shawshank Redemption, Salem's Lot, Carrie, The Green Mile, and Pet Sematary, Stephen King has been an anchor of American horror, science fiction, psychological thrillers, and suspense for more than forty years. His characters have brought chills to our spines and challenged our notions of reality while leaving us in awe of the perseverance of the human spirit. The first book in the new Great Authors and Philosophy series, Stephen King and Philosophy reveals some of the deeper issues raised by King's work. From retribution, freedom, and moral relativity, to death and insanity, the chapters of this book expose how King's stories access the questions and fears that haunt each of us in the middle of the night.Contributions by Katherine Allen, Randall E. Auxier, Charles Bane, Matthew Butkus, Kellye Byal, Cam Cobb, Timothy Dale, Paul R. Daniels, Joseph J. Foy, Bertha Alvarez Manninen, Tuomas W. Manninen, Garret Merriam, Michael K. Potter, and C. Taylor Sutton Table of Contents Introduction: On Writing Popular Philosophy 1Jacob M. Held1 There Is No God in Desperation: Tak and the Problem of Evil 13C. Taylor Sutton and Jacob Held2 Female Subjectivity in Carrie 35Kellye Byal3 "Sometimes Dead Is Better": King, Daedalus, Dragon-Tyrants, and Deathism 47Katherine Allen4 "Gan Is Dead": Nietzsche and Roland's Eternal Recurrence 71Garret Merriam5 Rama of Gilead: Hindu Philosophy in The Dark Tower 83Matthew A. Butkus6 What's Wrong with Roland?: Utilitarianism and the DarkTower 97Greg Littmann7 Stephen King and Aristotelian Friendship: An Analysis ofThe Body and Rita Hayworth and the ShawshankRedemption 113Bertha Alvarez Manninen8 Propaganda and Pedagogy for Apt Pupils 131Michael K. Potter and Cam Cobb9 The Shining's Overlook Hotel as Heterotopia 147Elizabeth Hornbeck10 Broadcast Dystopia: Power and Violence in The RunningMan and The Long Walk 161Joseph J. Foy and Timothy M. Dale11 Stephen King and the Art of Horror 173Greg Littmann12 "You Weren't Hired to Philosophize, Torrance": The Deathof the Author in The Shining 195Charles Bane13 What Happens to the Present When It Becomes the Past:Time Travel and the Nature of Time in The Langoliers 207Paul R. Daniels14 Notes on Foreknowledge, Truthmaking, andCounterfactuals from The Dead Zone 219Tuomas W. Manninen15 Time Belongs to the Tower 231Randall Auxier16 Ur 88,416 253Randall Auxier17 From Desperation to Haven: Horror, Compassion, andArthur Schopenhauer 277Jacob M. HeldKa-tet: Author Biographies 299 Review Author Stephen King, despite his popularity, is largely derided in academic circles, typecast as a genre-fiction horror novelist. In this collection of essays concerning different philosophical views as they relate to King's work, Held argues that horror is the perfect category in which philosophy can thrive because it forces readers to be aware of things hidden deep and dark within our basest selves. What we fear goes a long way toward defining us as people, and King has always been well known for tapping into these anxieties and exploiting them in his writing. It is refreshing to see King finally viewed through a scholarly lens, with pieces on topics such as reading The Dark Tower as a nihilistic text, using Carrie to discuss the definition of womanhood as 'Other' in a male-centric society, and Aristotelian friendship in The Body and Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. VERDICT King's 'Constant Readers' will rejoice in this appreciation of their academically misaligned hero; students of philosophy, collegiate or casual, will also enjoy this text, giving them a familiar context to a field that can confuse the best of us. * Library Journal *A splendidly stimulating anthology that delves deep into the treasures of Stephen King's work and brings back riches we may not have noticed. Challenging and searching, these essays are fun to read too. Like all the best criticism, they send us back for a fresh look at the original. -- Ramsey Campbell, author of The Grin of the Dark and The Kind FolkThe world around us is chock full of philosophical issues. So is the compelling fiction of Stephen King, which is part of its allure. The essays in this book raise those issues and discuss them well, often even brilliantly, using his stories to unearth major philosophical questions that all thoughtful people should pursue. Highly recommended for King fans and anyone interested in philosophy! -- Tom Morris, bestselling author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Stoic Art of Living, The Oasis WithinStephen King's work finally gets its philosophical due. Drawing on thinkers from Aristotle to Nietzsche, this book sheds light on complex issues like the nature of evil while revealing hidden depths of horror and insight. -- William Irwin, King's College, Pennsylvania Long Description Haunting us with such unforgettable stories as The Shining, The Shawshank Redemption, Salem's Lot, Carrie, The Green Mile, and Pet Sematary, Stephen King has been an anchor of American horror, science fiction, psychological thrillers, and suspense for more than forty years. His characters have brought chills to our spines and challenged our notions of reality while leaving us in awe of the perseverance of the human spirit. The first book in the new Great Authors and Philosophy series, Stephen King and Philosophy reveals some of the deeper issues raised by King's work. From retribution, freedom, and moral relativity, to death and insanity, the chapters of this book expose how King's stories access the questions and fears that haunt each of us in the middle of the night. Contributions by Katherine Allen, Randall E. Auxier, Charles Bane, Matthew Butkus, Kellye Byal, Cam Cobb, Timothy Dale, Paul R. Daniels, Joseph J. Foy, Bertha Alvarez Manninen, Tuomas W. Manninen, Garret Merriam, Michael K. Potter, and C. Taylor Sutton Review Quote "A splendidly stimulating anthology that delves deep into the treasures of Stephen King's work and brings back riches we may not have noticed. Challenging and searching, these essays are fun to read too. Like all the best criticism, they send us back for a fresh look at the original." Feature Contributions by Katherine Allen, Randall E. Auxier, Charles Bane, Matthew Butkus, Kellye Byal, Cam Cobb, Timothy Dale, Paul R. Daniels, Joseph J. Foy, Bertha Alvarez Manninen, Tuomas W. Manninen, Garret Merriam, Michael K. Potter, and C. Taylor Sutton Details ISBN1442253843 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1442253843 ISBN-13 9781442253841 Format Paperback Short Title STEPHEN KING & PHILOSOPHY Language English Media Book Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Edited by Jacob M. Held Birth 1977 DEWEY 128 Pages 328 Author Jacob M. Held UK Release Date 2016-08-15 NZ Release Date 2016-08-15 Series Great Authors and Philosophy Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2016-08-14 Country of Origin US Product Class Description Philosophy Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2016-08-15 US Release Date 2016-08-15 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:167185896; , von Profianbieter, Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781442253841<
