Stephen King and Philosophy
Stephen King and Philosophy by Jacob M. Held, published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 15, 2016, spans 314 pages and is presented in English. This book delves into the profound themes and philosophical questions raised by Stephen King’s extensive body of work, which includes notable stories such as The Shining, The Shawshank Redemption, and Carrie. It explores topics like retribution, freedom, and moral relativity, revealing how King’s narratives resonate with the fears and questions that linger in the human psyche.
Readers will encounter a collection of essays that dissect the psychological and social dimensions of King’s storytelling. The contributions from various authors provide insights into how King’s characters confront death, insanity, and the complexities of the human spirit. This edition serves as the inaugural volume in the Great Authors and Philosophy series, inviting readers to reflect on the intersection of literature and philosophy through the lens of popular culture and horror.
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Haunting us with such unforgettable stories as The Shining, The Shawshank Redemption, Salem’s Lot, Carrie, The Green Mile, and Pet Sematary, Stephen King has been an anchor of American horror, science fiction, psychological thrillers, and suspense for more than forty years. His characters have brought chills to our spines and challenged our notions of reality while leaving us in awe of the perseverance of the human spirit. The first book in the new Great Authors and Philosophy series, Stephen King and Philosophy reveals some of the deeper issues raised by King’s work. From retribution, freedom, and moral relativity, to death and insanity, the chapters of this book expose how King’s stories access the questions and fears that haunt each of us in the middle of the night.
Contributions by Katherine Allen, Randall E. Auxier, Charles Bane, Matthew Butkus, Kellye Byal, Cam Cobb, Timothy Dale, Paul R. Daniels, Joseph J. Foy, Bertha Alvarez Manninen, Tuomas W. Manninen, Garret Merriam, Michael K. Potter, and C. Taylor Sutton
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