The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philoso..., William Irwin
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philoso..., William Irwin
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The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy
Hogwarts for Muggles

Author: William Irwin, Gregory Bassham

Narrator: Susan Duerden

Unabridged: 7 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/20/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy


Synopsis

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 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.

This book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level.

● Covers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world

● Gives you a new perspective on Harry Potter characters, plot lines, and themes

● Makes a perfect companion to the Harry Potter books and movies

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.

About William Irwin

William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa on January 19, 2012

This book was one of my favorites from 2011. Absolutely loved it. I'm a super huge Harry Potter fan and a fan of philosophy. So the combination of these two things was absolutely awesome. The Harry Potter books were my friends when I had none. I read them when I was feeling lonely, depressed, etc. T......more

Goodreads review by EvaLovesYA on October 03, 2020

Also posted on Eva Lucias blog Tak til Forlage Frydenlund for anmeldereksemplaret! Harry Potter og filosofien – Hogwarts for mugglere af William Irwin & Gregory Bassham (red.) er et must read til alle Harry Potter-nørder og fans. Det var i sandhed en fornøjelse at læse denne bog, for den er detaljeret......more

Goodreads review by Ida on March 29, 2018

Virkelig interessant læsning. Ikke alle essays var lige spændende eller velargumenterede, men alt i alt er jeg fan. Hvordan kan jeg andet når det drejer dig om HP? Kan især anbefale kap. 6 "Harry Potter, radikal feminisme og kærlighedens magt" hvor Anne Collins Smith inddrager interessante pointer f......more

Goodreads review by Miriam on March 09, 2018

I read this right after finishing Harry Potter and the Tales of Beedle the Bard, having loved all of these very much. It was funny to discover this nice compendium and go through it as well. I think it is meant to be a companion to Philosophy classes, for secondary school / high-school kids. It expl......more