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The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by Gregory Bassham & Eric Bronson (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by Gregory Bassham & Eric Bronson (Paperback)

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  • Can power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt?
  • Author(s): Gregory Bassham & Eric Bronson
  • 336 Pages
  • Philosophy, Good & Evil
  • Series Name: Popular Culture and Philosophy

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Can power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt? Does technology destroy the truly human? Is beer essential to the good life? The Lord of the Rings raises many such searching questions, and this book attempts some answers. Divided into five sections concerned with power and the Ring, the quest for happiness, good and evil in Middle-earth, time and mortality, and the relevance of fairy tales, The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy mines Tolkien's fantasy worlds for wisdom in areas including the menace of technology, addiction and fetishism, the vitality of tradition, the environmental implications of Tolkien's thought, Middle-earth's relationship to Buddhism and Taoism, and more.



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Can power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt? Does technology destroy the truly human? Is beer essential to the good life? The Lord of the Rings raises many such searching questions, and this book attempts some answers. Divided into five sections concerned with power and the Ring, the quest for happiness, good and evil in Middle-earth, time and mortality, and the relevance of fairy tales, The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy mines Tolkien's fantasy worlds for wisdom in areas including the menace of technology, addiction and fetishism, the vitality of tradition, the environmental implications of Tolkien's thought, Middle-earth's relationship to Buddhism and Taoism, and more.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Good & Evil
Series Title: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Publisher: Open Court
Format: Paperback
Author: Gregory Bassham & Eric Bronson
Language: English
Street Date: August 4, 2003
TCIN: 82940764
UPC: 9780812695458
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-5644
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who are the authors of this philosophical exploration?

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  • A: The authors are Gregory Bassham and Eric Bronson, who delve into Tolkien's works.

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Q: What philosophical topics does the book address?

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  • A: It addresses topics such as the nature of power, technology's impact on humanity, and the vitality of tradition.

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Q: How is the book structured in terms of content?

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  • A: The book is divided into five sections, each focusing on different philosophical inquiries related to Tolkien's narrative.

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Q: What genre does this book fall under?

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  • A: This book falls under the philosophy genre, specifically discussing good and evil within popular culture.

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Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book?

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  • A: Main themes include power, good versus evil, the quest for happiness, mortality, and the relevance of fairy tales.

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