Twilight and Philosophy - (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture) by William Irwin & Rebecca Housel & J Jeremy Wisnewski (Paperback)
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Highlights
- twilight and Philosophy What can vampires tell us about the meaning of life?
- About the Author: REBECCA HOUSEL coedited X-Men and Philosophy.
- 272 Pages
- Philosophy, Criticism
- Series Name: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
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About the Book
The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series, this intriguing text draws on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to provide new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes within the series.Book Synopsis
twilight and PhilosophyWhat can vampires tell us about the meaning of life?
Is Edward a romantic hero or a dangerous stalker?
Is Bella a feminist? Is Stephenie Meyer?
How does Stephenie Meyer's Mormonism fit into the fantastical world of Twilight?
Is Jacob "better" for Bella than Edward?
The answers to these philosophical questions and more can be found inside Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality. With everything from Taoism to mind reading to the place of God in a world of vampires, this book offers some very tasty philosophy for both the living and the undead to sink their teeth into. Whether you're on Team Edward or Team Jacob, whether you loved or hated Breaking Dawn, this book is for you!
To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com
From the Back Cover
What can vampires tell us about the meaning of life?
Is Edward a romantic hero or a dangerous stalker?
Is Bella a feminist? Is Stephenie Meyer?
How does Stephenie Meyer's Mormonism fit into the fantastical world of Twilight?
Is Jacob "better" for Bella than Edward?
The answers to these philosophical questions and more can be found inside Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality. With everything from Taoism to mind reading to the place of God in a world of vampires, this book offers some very tasty philosophy for both the living and the undead to sink their teeth into. Whether you're on Team Edward or Team Jacob, whether you loved or hated Breaking Dawn, this book is for you!
To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com
About the Author
REBECCA HOUSEL coedited X-Men and Philosophy. A former professor of English and popular culture in western New York, she now serves on editorial advisory boards for the Journal of Popular Culture and the Journal of American Culture. Also an author of middle-grade fiction, she is currently working on a new young adult novel.
J. JEREMY WISNEWSKI is a professor of philosophy at Hartwick College, the coeditor of X-Men and Philosophy, and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy and The Office and Philosophy.
WILLIAM IRWIN is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy.
