Ultimate Lost and Philosophy: Think Together, Die Alone (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)

Ultimate Lost and Philosophy: Think Together, Die Alone (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)

by WilliamIrwin (Editor), SharonKaye (Editor)

Synopsis

Expanded and up-to-date-the ultimate guide that explores meaning and philosophy of all six seasons of Lost Lost is more than just a popular television show; it's a complex examination of meaningful philosophical questions. What does good versus evil mean on the island? Is it a coincidence that characters John Locke and Desmond David Hume are named after actual philosophers? What is the ethics of responsibility for Jack? An action-adventure story with more than a touch of the metaphysical, Lost forces viewers to ask difficult questions of themselves just as the story asks difficult questions of its characters. Ultimate Lost and Philosophy helps you explore the deeper meaning and philosophical questions hidden within every complex twist and turn in the historic show's entire six-season run. Includes every season of Lost , including 2010's final, highly anticipated season Connects events on the show to core philosophical issues such as truth, identity, and morality Explores a host of intriguing topics such as time travel, freedom, love, and loss For fans of Lost who are interested in what the show reveals about ourselves and the human condition, Ultimate Lost and Philosophy is an entertaining, informative, and enlightening resource.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Edition: Original
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 22 Oct 2010

ISBN 10: 0470632291
ISBN 13: 9780470632291

Author Bio
Sharon Kaye is professor of philosophy at John Carroll University and edited the original Lost and Philosophy. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 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 Mad Men and Philosophy.