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Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by James B South & William Irwin (Paperback)

Name: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by James B South & William Irwin (Paperback)
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How can Buffy's religious symbolism be squared with creator Joss Whedon's professed atheism?
Author(s): James B South & William Irwin
350 Pages
Philosophy, Good & Evil
Series Name: Popular Culture and Philosophy

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This lively collection of essays links classical philosophy to the hit television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"--a show that explores the evil underlying everyday life, making it ripe for the kind of witty, penetrating philosophical analysis this book delivers.

Book Synopsis

How can Buffy's religious symbolism be squared with creator Joss Whedon's professed atheism? Is Buffy truly a Kierkegaardian knight of faith? Do Faith's corruption and return to the good life demonstrate Platonic eudaimonism? Or do they illustrate the flaws in Nietzsche's superman concept? What does the show's treatment of vampires, demons, and other entities say about ethical attitudes toward nonhumans? These are some of the questions asked and answered in this lively collection of essays that link classical philosophy to the long-running series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffy's status as the leading vehicle for exploring the evil underlying everyday life has made it ripe for the kind of witty, penetrating philosophical analysis this book delivers -- fully disintering the intellectual issues that underlie this cult favorite.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.05 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 350

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: Good & Evil

Series Title: Popular Culture and Philosophy

Publisher: Open Court

Format: Paperback

Author: James B South & William Irwin

Language: English

Street Date: March 13, 2003

TCIN: 85122430

UPC: 9780812695311

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-2288

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: Which philosophical themes does the book explore?

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A: The essays explore themes like good and evil, ethics, and religious symbolism related to the show.
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Q: What distinguishes this collection of essays from others?

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A: It uniquely applies philosophical analysis to the narratives and themes of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
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Q: What type of essays are included in this book?

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A: The book features essays linking classical philosophy to themes in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
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