The Golden Compass and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by Richard Greene & Rachel Robison (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The popularity of the His Dark Materials trilogy has generated a major motion picture, a stage play, video games, and a new prequel.
- Author(s): Richard Greene & Rachel Robison
- 288 Pages
- Philosophy, Criticism
- Series Name: Popular Culture and Philosophy
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About the Book
The popularity of the "His Dark Materials" trilogy has generated a major motion picture, a stage play, video games, and a new prequel. The series has also been highly controversial with its use of exciting adventure stories for children to comment on organized religion. These books have piqued the interest of the contributors to this fascinating volume, who use it to probe the philosophical issues that inform them. Could a golden compass, or alethiometer, really work? Can a person's soul or daemon have a mind of its own? What are the ramifications of pursuing the diabolical "intercision" process, or of trying to bring about the death of God, a plot that Lyra and her mysterious Father struggle over? These are some of the questions explored by these essays that try to get to the heart of Lyra's bewildering, inspiring, and multifaceted world.Book Synopsis
The popularity of the His Dark Materials trilogy has generated a major motion picture, a stage play, video games, and a new prequel. The series has also been highly controversial with its use of exciting adventure stories for children to comment on organized religion. These books have piqued the interest of the contributors to this fascinating volume, who use it to probe the philosophical issues that inform them. Could a golden compass, or alethiometer, really work? Can a person's soul or daemon have a mind of its own? What are the ramifications of pursuing the diabolical "intercision" process, or of trying to bring about the death of God, a plot that Lyra and her mysterious Father struggle over? These are some of the questions explored by these essays that try to get to the heart of Lyra's bewildering, inspiring, and multifaceted world.Dimensions (Overall): 9.04 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Criticism
Series Title: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Publisher: Open Court
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard Greene & Rachel Robison
Language: English
Street Date: October 27, 2009
TCIN: 1005315892
UPC: 9780812696714
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-4713
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.59 pounds
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