Supernatural and Philosophy

Can angels be atheists? Can monsters be moral? What′s the point of Hell? How is natural different from supernatural? Is Hell a democracy with warm weather? Supernatural and Philosophy introduces fans of the show to the big philosophical topics relating to the long–running hit show Supernatural , covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Contributors, themselves philosophical fans of Supernatural , tackle issues ranging from the biological classifications of monsters, to the epistemological problems of ghost hunting, as well as the ultimate questions of life, love, and the moral issues involved in the killing of blood–sucking monsters. Like the great Bobby Singer himself, fans can pore over this tomb, containing essays pertaining to the archaic and monstrous themes of character formation, ethics, and why shows like Supernatural would ever entertain a rational, scientific mind. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil. This unique collection of diverse philosophical essays is written for those who love the self–effacing style of the show′s humor, wit, and self–reflection.Biographie de l'auteurGalen A. Foresman is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he teaches ethics and critical thinking. He is the author of “Why Batman Is Better than Superman” in Batman and Philosophy (Wiley, 2008) and "What’s Wrong with Camping?" in Halo and Philosophy (2011). William Irwin is Professor of Philosophy at King’s College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including Superman and Philosophy , Black Sabbath and Philosophy, and Spider–Man and Philosophy .