The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy: The Lion, the Witch, and the Worldview (Popular Culture and Philosophy) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812695887 ISBN 13: 9780812695885

Publisher: Open Court, 2005

Synopsis

The Chronicles of Narnia series has entertained millions of readers, both children and adults, since the appearance of the first book in 1950. Here, scholars turn the lens of philosophy on these timeless tales. Engagingly written for a lay audience, these essays consider a wealth of topics centered on the ethical, spiritual, mythic, and moral resonances in the adventures of Aslan, the Pevensie children, and the rest of the colorful cast. Do the spectacular events in Narnia give readers a simplistic view of human choice and decision making? Does Aslan offer a solution to the problem of evil? What does the character of Susan tell readers about Lewis’s view of gender? How does Lewis address the Nietzschean master morality” embraced by most of the villains of the Chronicles? With these and a wide range of other questions, this provocative book takes a fresh view of the world of Narnia and expands readers’ experience of it.

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Review:

"A timely and engrossing read for Narnia enthusiasts and philosophers alike. Fresh and reaffirmed perspectives abound in this lively collection." -- Catholic Insight, January 2006

A compilation of essays written by 24 philosophers and Narnia fans on a wide range of topics. -- Columbia Daily Tribune January, 2006

The essays offer expert and insightful guides through the Narnian philosophical forests. -- Episcopal Life January, 2006

About this edition

• Publisher: Open Court
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0812695887
• ISBN 13: 9780812695885
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Bassham Gregory, Walls Jerry L., Irwin William