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Harry Potter and Philosophy
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Harry Potter has put a spell on millions of readers, and they all want to find out more about the deeper meaning of his adventures. In Harry Potter and Philosophy, 17 experts in the field of philosophy unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, uncovering surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and for the most discerning muggles. Individual chapters look at such topics as life revealed in the Mirror of Erised; the ethics of magic; Moaning Myrtle, Nearly Headless Nick, and the relation of the mind to the brain; and the character of Hermione as a case of "sublimated feminism." Also examined in this witty collection are how Aristotle would have run a school for wizards; whether the Potter stories undermine religion and morality; how to tell good people from evil ones through the characters in these novels; and what dementors and boggarts can teach readers about happiness, fear, and the soul.
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“i really appreciated reading this book!! mainly because of the love i have for the saga. it often introduces interesting concepts (which are easier to understand if you’ve read the books or watched the films) that genuinely sparked my curiosity.
at times, though, it tends to go a little too deep into certain details, making some parts feel very repetitive.
the only thing i don’t quite agree with is the usual label that keeps being attached to slytherin house: the “bad ones”, “the deviants”, the “evil ones”.
the fact that there are characters like this in the saga, and that they belong to slytherin, does not automatically justify putting the entire house in a negative light.
as usual, it ends up being framed as the antagonist, which feels unfair and reductive.
other than that, i still enjoyed the reading overall.
i wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who can’t stand philosophy, tho”
About David Baggett
David Baggett is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He has published many scholarly articles on ethics and philosophy of religion.
Shawn Klein is Faculty Associate in Philosophy at Arizona State University.
Tom Morris, who contributes a chapter on “If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts,” is a nationally known inspirational and business speaker, and best-selling author of True Success, If Aristotle Ran General Motors, and Philosophy for Dummies.
Shawn Klein is Faculty Associate in Philosophy at Arizona State University.
Tom Morris, who contributes a chapter on “If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts,” is a nationally known inspirational and business speaker, and best-selling author of True Success, If Aristotle Ran General Motors, and Philosophy for Dummies.
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