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Book Title
American Horror Story and Philosophy : Life Is but a Nightmare
Publication Name
American Horror Story and Philosophy
Title
American Horror Story and Philosophy
EAN
9780812699722
ISBN
9780812699722
Publisher
Open Court
Format
Trade Paperback
Release Year
2017
Release Date
26/12/2017
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Length
9 in
Contributor
Richard Greene (Edited by)
Language
English
Subtitle
Life Is but a Nightmare
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Series
Popular Culture and Philosophy
Genre
Performing Arts, Philosophy
Topic
Television / History & Criticism, Television / General, General
Author
Rachel Robison-Greene
Book Series
Popular Culture and Philosophy Ser.
Publication Year
2017
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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In American Horror Story and Philosophy , philosophers with varying backgrounds and interests explore different aspects of this popular "erotic thriller" TV show, with its enthusiastic cult following and strong critical approval. The result is a collection of intriguing and provocative thoughts on deeper questions prompted by the creepy side of the human imagination.As an "anthology show," American Horror Story has a unique structure in the horror genre because it explores distinct subgenres of horror in each season. As a result, each season raises its own set of philosophical issues. The show's first season, Murder House , is a traditional haunted house story. Philosophical topics expounded here include: the moral issues pertaining to featuring a mass murderer as one of the season's main protagonists; the problem of other minds--when I see an old hag, how can I know that you don't see a sexy maid? And whether it is rationally justified to fear the Piggy Man.Season Two, Asylum , takes place inside a mid-twentieth-century mental hospital. Among other classic horror subgenres, this season includes story lines featuring demonic possession and space aliens. Chapters inspired by this season include such topics as: the ethics of investigative reporting and whistleblowing; personal identity and demonic possession; philosophical problems arising from eugenics; and the ethics and efficacy of torture.Season Three, Coven , focuses on witchcraft in the contemporary world. Chapters motivated by this season include: sisterhood and feminism as starkly demonstrated in a coven; the metaphysics of traditional voodoo zombies (in contrast to the currently fashionable "infected" zombies); the uses of violent revenge; and the metaphysics of reanimation.Season Four, Freak Show , takes place in a circus. Philosophical writers look at life under the Big Top as an example of "life imitating art"; several puzzles about personal identity and identity politics (crystallized in the two-headed girl, the bearded lady, and the lobster boy); the ethical question of honor and virtue among thieves; as well as several topics in social and political philosophy.Season Five, Hotel , is, among other disturbing material, about vampires. Chapters inspired by this season include: the ethics of creating vampire progeny; LGBT-related philosophical issues; and existentialism as it applies to serial killers,Season Six, Roanoke , often considered the most creative of the seasons so far, partly because of its employment of the style of documentaries with dramatic re-enactments, and its mimicry of The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity . Among the philosophical themes explored here are what happens to moral obligations under the Blood Moon; the proper role of truth in storytelling; and the defensibility of cultural imperialism.

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Publisher
Open Court
ISBN-10
0812699726
ISBN-13
9780812699722
eBay Product ID (ePID)
235837711

Product Key Features

Book Title
American Horror Story and Philosophy : Life Is but a Nightmare
Author
Rachel Robison-Greene
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Television / History & Criticism, Television / General, General
Book Series
Popular Culture and Philosophy Ser.
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Performing Arts, Philosophy
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
11.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Hm621.A4 2018
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-955712
Dewey Decimal
791.4572
Dewey Edition
23

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