The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for MugglesWilliam Irwin, Gregory Bassham 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.
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. |
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... note of Harry's remarkable story and were finding in it great ideas and lessons for life . Courage , duplicity , friendship , happiness , justice , love , and ambition joined issues of good , evil , death , and freedom , among many ...
... NOTES. 1. Originally, the idea may have been different: according to some myths, our souls were split in two, and finding one's soul mate literally meant finding one's other half. But such an overtly metaphysical picture is clearly not ...
... NOTES 1. Originally , the idea may have been different : according to some myths , our souls were split in two , and finding one's soul mate literally meant finding one's other half . But such an overtly metaphysical picture is clearly ...
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Contents
1 | |
7 | |
22 | |
Destiny in the Wizarding World | 35 |
PART | 51 |
Harry Potter Radical Feminism and | 80 |
PART THREE | 95 |
Dumbledores Politics | 113 |
Dumbledore | 157 |
The Magic of Personal Transformation | 172 |
Just in Your Head? J K Rowling | 185 |
A Pensieve for Your Thoughts? Harry Potter | 198 |
The Good the Bad | 212 |
PART FIVE | 227 |
Life after Death | 246 |
The Hogwarts for Muggles Faculty | 271 |
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