Princess Bride and Philosophy Inconceivable!
“Princess Bride and Philosophy Inconceivable!” by Richard Greene, published by Open Court in 2015, explores the philosophical underpinnings of the beloved 1987 film, *The Princess Bride*. This edition, comprising 263 pages, delves into various themes presented in the movie, such as the nature of belief, ethics, and the complexities of storytelling. Greene examines iconic characters and moments, posing questions that challenge viewers to reflect on deeper meanings behind the film’s humor and adventure.
Readers will find a thoughtful analysis of philosophical concepts as they relate to the film’s narrative and characters, including Westley, Buttercup, and Inigo Montoya. The book addresses intriguing topics like the morality of revenge, the art of deception, and the significance of manners as a moral virtue. By intertwining humor with philosophical inquiry, this work invites readers to reconsider the film’s memorable quotes and scenarios, offering insights into how they resonate with broader social and cultural themes.
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The Princess Bride is the 1987 satirical adventure movie that had to wait for the Internet and DVDs to become the most quoted of all cult classics. The Princess Bride and Philosophy is for all those who have wondered about the true meaning of “Inconceivable!,” why the name “Roberts” uniquely inspires fear, and whether it’s a miracle to restore life to someone who is dead, but not completely dead.
The Princess Bride is filled with beliefs that go beyond the evidence, and philosophy can help us to decide when such beliefs can be justified.
Westley, Buttercup, Prince Humperdinck, Inigo Montoya, the giant Fezzik, and the Sicilian Vizzini keep on reappearing in these pages as examples of philosophical ideas. Is it right for Montoya to kill the six-fingered man, even though there is no money in the revenge business? What’s the best way to deceive someone who knows you’re trying to deceive him? Are good manners a kind of moral virtue? Could the actions of the masked man in black truly be inconceivable even though real? What does ethics have to say about Miracle Max’s pricing policy? How many shades of meaning can be conveyed by “As You Wish”?
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