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Hannibal Lecter and Philosophy

Author : Joseph Westfall
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812699135

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Sixteen philosophers come at Hannibal the way he comes at his victims—from unexpected angles and with plenty of surprises thrown in. Hannibal is a revolting monster, and yet a monster with whom we identify because of his intelligence, artistry, and personal magnetism. The chapters in this book pose many questions—and offer intriguing answers—about the enigma of Hannibal Lecter. What does the the relationship between Hannibal and those who know him—particularly FBI investigator Will Graham—tell us about the nature of friendship and Hannibal’s capacity for friendship? Does Hannibal confer benefits on society by eliminating people who don’t live up to his high aesthetic standards? Can upsetting experiences in early childhood turn you into a serial killer? Why are we enthralled by someone who exercises god-like control over situations and people? Does it make any difference morally that a killer eats his victims? Can a murder be a work of art? Several chapters look at the mind of this accomplished killer, psychiatrist, and gourmet cook. Is he a sociopath or a psychopath, or are these the same: Is he lacking in empathy: Apparently not, since he has a quick understanding of what other people think and feel. Maybe what he lacks is a conscience.

Becoming

Author : Kavita Mudan Finn,EJ Nielsen
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780815654643

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Becoming by Kavita Mudan Finn,EJ Nielsen Pdf

The NBC series Hannibal has garnered both critical and fan acclaim for its cinematic qualities, its complex characters, and its innovative reworking of Thomas Harris’s mythology so well-known from Jonathan Demme’s Silence of the Lambs (1991) and its variants. The series concluded late in 2015 after three seasons, despite widespread fan support for its continuation. While there is a healthy body of scholarship on Harris’s novels and Demme’s film adaptation, little critical attention has been paid to this newest iteration of the character and narrative. Hannibal builds on the serial killer narratives of popular procedurals, while taking them in a drastically different direction. Like critically acclaimed series such as Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, it makes its viewers complicit in the actions of a deeply problematic individual and, in the case of Hannibal, forces them to confront that complicity through the character of Will Graham. The essays in Becoming explore these questions of authorship and audience response as well as the show’s themes of horror, gore, cannibalism, queerness, and transformation. Contributors also address Hannibal’s distinctive visual, auditory, and narrative style. Concluding with a compelling interview with series writer Nick Antosca, this volume will both entertain and educate scholars and fans of Hannibal and its many iterations.

Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone

Author : S. Waller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444341409

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Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone by S. Waller Pdf

Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death. Presents new philosophical theories about serial killing, and relates new research in cognitive science to the minds of serial killers Includes a philosophical look at real serial killers such as Ian Brady, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer and the Zodiac killer, as well as fictional serial killers such as Dexter and Hannibal Lecter Offers a new phenomenological examination of the writings of the Zodiac Killer Contains an account of the disappearance of one of Ted Bundy's victims submitted by the organization Families and Friends of Missing Persons and Violent Crime Victims Integrates the insights of philosophers, academics, crime writers and police officers

On Evil

Author : Adam Morton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134406104

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Evil has long fascinated psychologists, philosophers, novelists and playwrights but remains an incredibly difficult concept to talk about. On Evil is a compelling and at times disturbing tour of the many faces of evil. What is evil, and what makes people do awful things? If we can explain evil, do we explain it away? Can we imagine the mind of a serial killer, or does such evil defy description? Does evil depend on a contrast with good, as religion tells us, or can there be evil for evil's sake? Adam Morton argues that any account of evil must help us understand three things: why evil occurs; why evil often arises out of banal or everyday situations; and how we can be seen as evil. Drawing on fascinating examples as diverse as Augustine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, psychological studies of deviant behaviour and profiles of serial killers, Adam Morton argues that evil occurs when internal, mental barriers against it simply break down. He also introduces us to some nightmare people, such as Adolf Eichmann and Hannibal Lecter, reminding us that understanding their actions as humans brings us closer to understanding evil. Exciting and thought-provoking, On Evil is essential reading for anyone interested in a topic that attracts and repels us in equal measure.

Hannibal

Author : Thomas Harris
Publisher : Dell
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780440339243

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Hannibal by Thomas Harris Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Is it as good as Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs? No . . . this one is better.”—Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review You remember Hannibal Lecter: gentleman, genius, cannibal. Seven years have passed since Dr. Lecter escaped from custody. And for seven years he’s been at large, free to savor the scents, the essences, of an unguarded world. But intruders have entered Dr. Lecter’s world, piercing his new identity, sensing the evil that surrounds him. For the multimillionaire Hannibal left maimed, for a corrupt Italian policeman, and for FBI agent Clarice Starling, who once stood before Lecter and who has never been the same, the final hunt for Hannibal Lecter has begun. All of them, in their separate ways, want to find Dr. Lecter. And all three will get their wish. But only one will live long enough to savor the reward. . . . Praise for Hannibal “Interested in getting the hell scared out of you? Buy this book on a Friday . . . lock all doors and windows. And by Monday , you might just be able to sleep without a night-light.”—Newsday “Strap yourself in for one heck of a ride. . . . It’ll scare your socks off.”—Denver Post “A stunner . . . writing in language as bright and precise as a surgeon’s scalpel, Harris has created a world as mysterious as Hannibal’s memory palace and as disturbing as a Goya painting. This is one book you don’t want to read alone at night.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Relentless . . . endlessly terrifying . . . 486 fast-paced pages, in which every respite is but a prelude to further furious action . . . Hannibal begins with a murderous paroxysm that leaves the reader breathless. . . . Hannibal speaks to the imagination, to the feelings, to the passions, to exalted senses and to debased ones. Harris’s voice will be heard for a while.”—Los Angeles Times “A pleasurable sense of dread.”—The Wall Street Journal “Enormously satisfying . . . a smashing good time, turning the pages for thrills, chills, horror and finally, a bracing, deliciously wicked slap in the face . . . perhaps the very best the thriller/horror genre is capable of producing.”—San Diego Union-Tribune

Neil Gaiman and Philosophy

Author : Tracy Lyn Bealer,Rachel Luria,Wayne Yuen
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780812697650

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Neil Gaiman and Philosophy by Tracy Lyn Bealer,Rachel Luria,Wayne Yuen Pdf

Explores philosophical ideas in the works of Neil Gaiman, including "American Gods," "Coraline," "The Graveyard Book," and "Neverwhere."

Hannibal for Dinner

Author : Kyle A. Moody,Nicholas A. Yanes
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476666426

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Hannibal for Dinner by Kyle A. Moody,Nicholas A. Yanes Pdf

NBC's Hannibal only lasted for three seasons but became a critical darling and quickly inspired a ravenous fanbase. Bryan Fuller's adaptation of Hannibal Lecter's adventures created a new set of fans and a cult audience through its stunning visuals, playful characters, and mythical tableaus of violence that doubled as works of art. The show became a nexus point for viewers that explored consumption, queerness, beauty, crime, and the meaning of love through a lens of blood and gore. Much like the show, this collection is a love letter to America's favorite cannibal, celebrating the multiple ways that Hannibal expanded the mythology, food culture, fandom, artistic achievements, and religious symbolism of the work of Thomas Harris. Primarily focusing on Hannibal, this book combines interviews and academic essays that examine the franchise, its evolution, creatively bold risks, and the art of creating a TV show that consumed the hearts and minds of its audience.

Curb Your Enthusiasm and Philosophy

Author : Mark Ralkowski
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780812697667

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Curb Your Enthusiasm and Philosophy by Mark Ralkowski Pdf

What makes Larry a monster, and why doesn't he know that he's a monster? This title discusses philosophical answers to these questions. It also discusses the ethical and existential issues, such as whether Larry is a bad apple or perhaps worth emulating.

Harry Potter and Philosophy

Author : David Baggett
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780812694550

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Harry Potter and Philosophy by David Baggett Pdf

In 'Harry Potter and Philosophy', 17 philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and the most discerning muggles.

Harley-Davidson and Philosophy

Author : Bernard E. Rollin
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812698077

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Harley-Davidson and Philosophy by Bernard E. Rollin Pdf

It’s no wonder descriptions of riding often resemble the words of Asian mystics and Jedi knights: The ride causes your senses to open completely. You experience only the present, the now. Readers who prefer revving a Harley to meditating in a Zen garden know that biking is just as contemplative as chanting in the lotus position. Here, philosopher-bikers explore this seeming dichotomy, expounding on intriguing questions such as: Why are the motorcycles the real stars of Easy Rider? What would Marx and Foucault say about Harley riders’ tight leather garb? What’s it like to live a dual life as a philosophy professor who wrenches his own 1965 Electra Glide? Would Jesus hang out in a biker bar or a coffeehouse? And more importantly, would He ride a Harley or a Honda? These witty, provocative essays give readers and riders a new appreciation of what it means to become one with the road.

Rousseau’s Rejuvenation of Political Philosophy

Author : Nelson Lund
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319413907

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Rousseau’s Rejuvenation of Political Philosophy by Nelson Lund Pdf

This book reads Jean-Jacques Rousseau with a view toward deepening our understanding of many political issues alive today, including the place of women in society, the viability of traditional family structures, the role of religion and religious freedom in nations that are becoming ever more secular, and the proper conduct of American constitutional government. Rousseau has been among the most influential modern philosophers, and among the most misunderstood. The first great philosophic critic of the Enlightenment, he sought to revive political philosophy as it was practiced by Plato, and to make it useful in the modern world. His understanding of politics rests on deep and often prescient reflections about the nature of the human soul and the relationship between our animal origins and the achievements of civilization. This book demonstrates that the implications Rousseau drew from those reflections continue to deserve serious attention.

The Last Philosophy

Author : Don Cupitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015034250186

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The Last Philosophy by Don Cupitt Pdf

Don Cupitt sets out his own systematic philosophy of life, reviving an old question: how far in the direction of religious belief, and eternal happiness, is it possible to go on the basis of reason alone? His 'expressionist' philosophy leads him to conclusions that are both very startling and more positive than his critics might expect.

The Pure Land

Author : Alan Spence
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802197801

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The Pure Land by Alan Spence Pdf

A “lively and epic . . . thoughtful and vivid” historical novel based on the true story that inspired Madame Butterfly and Miss Saigon (Publishers Weekly). The year is 1858. Thomas Glover is a gutsy eighteen-year-old in Aberdeen who grasps the chance of escape to foreign lands and takes a posting as a trader in Japan. Within ten years he amasses a great fortune, plays a huge role in modernizing Japan, and, on the other side of the law, brings about the overthrow of the shogun. Yet beneath Glover’s astonishing success lies a man cut to the heart. His love affair with a courtesan—a woman who, unknown to him, would bear him the son for whom he had always longed—would inform a tragedy so heartrending that it would become immortal. “Part thrilling adventure, part lyrical reflection, and characterized by Spence’s pure vision”, The Pure Land spans the feudal and the atomic ages, East and West, global history and the private passions of the Scottish merchant-turned-Nagasaki tycoon and hero (Sunday Herald). The result is “a page-turner of the first order. Not merely an engaging and vivid historical novel, but also a meditative work of art that is as finely honed as a samurai’s sword” (The Times, London).

The Ego Trick

Author : Julian Baggini
Publisher : Granta Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781847083777

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The Ego Trick by Julian Baggini Pdf

Are you still the person who lived fifteen, ten or five years ago? Fifteen, ten or five minutes ago? Can you plan for your retirement if the you of thirty years hence is in some sense a different person? What and who is the real you? Does it remain constant over time and place, or is it something much more fragmented and fluid? Is it known to you, or are you as much a mystery to yourself as others are to you?With his usual wit, infectious curiosity and bracing scepticism, Julian Baggini sets out to answer these fundamental and unsettling questions. His fascinating quest draws on the history of philosophy, but also anthropology, sociology, psychology and neurology; he talks to theologians, priests, allegedly reincarnated Lamas, and delves into real-life cases of lost memory, personality disorders and personal transformation; and, candidly and engagingly, he describes his own experiences. After reading The Ego Trick, you will never see yourself in the same way again.

Tell Me, Will...

Author : Ingrid DeWitt
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798697420072

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Tell Me, Will... by Ingrid DeWitt Pdf

Praise for Tell Me, Will... Fans of NBC's Hannibal have applauded the show for its creative personification of the cannibal that chew his way into core cultural cannon. Mads Mikkelsen's flourishes, on top of grandiose statements, created a characteristic, elaborate cadence that fans have tried to emulate in fanfiction, cosplay, and other forms of transformative art and experiences. Tell Me, Will...is a collection of the mundane and silly, the potential topics of conversation and musings that, while mundane, show that even the most ordinary of conversations nonetheless become hilarious when rephrased according to one simple principle: "how would Hannibal say this?"