The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy

The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy
Author :
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 311
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780470627358
ISBN-13 : 0470627352
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy by : William Irwin

Download or read book The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy written by William Irwin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-13 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog. With publication timed to coincide with the release of the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1), this book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level. Covers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world Gives you a new perspective on Harry Potter characters, plot lines, and themes Makes a perfect companion to the Harry Potter books and movies Packed with interesting ideas and insights, The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy is an ideal companion for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.


The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy Related Books

The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy
Language: en
Pages: 311
Authors: William Irwin
Categories: Philosophy
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-09-14 - Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and t
Harry Potter and Philosophy
Language: en
Pages: 276
Authors: David Baggett
Categories: Literary Criticism
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004 - Publisher: Open Court Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 'Harry Potter and Philosophy', 17 philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both fo
Into the Pensieve
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Patrick McCauley
Categories:
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015 - Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

McCauley examines the ethical, mythological, and religious meanings in J.K. Rowling's series, and questions why we find ourselves so intrigued with the tale of
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy
Language: en
Pages: 311
Authors: William Irwin
Categories: Philosophy
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-08-13 - Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and t
Ambiguity in »Star Wars« and »Harry Potter«
Language: en
Pages: 395
Authors: Christina Flotmann
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-03-31 - Publisher: transcript Verlag

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The study combines theories of myth, popular culture, structuralism and poststructuralism to explain the enormous appeal of »Star Wars« and »Harry Potter«.