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Philosophy Smackdown
Douglas Edwards
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Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Philosophie
Beschreibung
From its carnival origins to its current status as a global phenomenon, pro wrestling has a unique presence in popular culture. Part sport and part theatre, the impressive antics of its larger-than-life characters have captured the imaginations of generations of fans, and prompted endless speculation about behind-the-scenes machinations. Philosophy Smackdown is a study of pro wrestling as distinctive as pro wrestling itself: it is the first philosophical look at this major cultural spectacle. Philosopher and fan Douglas Edwards takes both philosophy and pro wrestling to parts unknown. With liveliness, humor and insight, he shows that pro wrestling is fertile ground for reflection on fundamental human issues, such as reality, freedom, identity, morality, justice, and meaning. He explores these through pivotal events in pro wrestling, from the eighties heyday of Hulkamania to the recent emergence of AEW. Philosophy Smackdown is a read that will delight philosophers and pro wrestling fans alike. It's time to ask yourself: Whatcha gonna do when Philosophy Smackdown runs wild on you?
Rezensionen
"One of the best popular philosophy books I've ever read."
"'The book is billed as being about the philosophy of wrestling, but Edwards... writes so well that you don't need to know much about either topic to be drawn in. He takes six philosophical topics -- reality, freedom, identity, morality, justice and meaning -- and investigates each one through the peculiar lens of pro wrestling. The result is far more entertaining than you might expect."
"I was introduced to philosophy in university. . . . I was required to buy textbooks that were definitely not as accessible, welcoming nor as interesting as Edwards' book."
"Edward's chapters encompass 'Reality', 'Identity', 'Morality', 'Justice', and 'Meaning', with, in a board interpretation, [...] and scoffers and critics as the heels. A read through his 'Glossary' will introduce neotypes to pro wrestling lingo."
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