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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... stories, English—History and criticism. 8. Fantasy fiction, English— History and criticism. I. Bassham, Gregory, 1959– PR6068.093Z8888 2010 823'.914—dc22 2010016880 Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For David ...
... story was receiving, not only among kids, teens, and imaginative young adults, but also throughout the professorial ranks of the academic world. The wizards of wisdom in our colleges and universities were taking note of Harry's ...
... stories were for everyone and were enthralling people of all ages around the globe, I cracked open the first volume ... story and the sparks of wisdom I started to see everywhere. By the time the series was complete, I had read most of ...
... story that lies behind these famous novels. The dust has settled and the air has cleared. The great battle is over, and the surviving characters have gone on with their lives. It's time to take stock and cast a long view over the most ...
... stories might blur this distinction within the Cartesian view. For instance, owls seem to understand human speech, although they don't speak in return, and magical pets like Crookshanks seem much more intelligent than your average cat ...
Contents
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Destiny in the Wizarding World | 35 |
PART | 51 |
Love Potion No 9¾ | 66 |
Harry Potter Radical Feminism and | 80 |
PART THREE | 95 |
PART FOUR | 141 |
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 |
Dumbledores Politics | 113 |
Dumbledore Plato and the Lust for Power | 128 |
The Hogwarts for Muggles Faculty | 271 |
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