Back to eBay Home
|Listed in category:

Picture 1 of 1

True Detective and Philosophy: A Deeper Kind of... by Irwin Paperback Book - Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
Sell it yourself

True Detective and Philosophy: A Deeper Kind of... by Irwin Paperback Book

Treasures of the Sierra Nevada
(1173)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $6.95
ApproximatelyRM 29.23
Condition:
Like New
“Like New”
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Shipping:
US $4.47 (approx RM 18.80) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Reno, Nevada, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 12 Sep and Tue, 16 Sep to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:406197291714

Item specifics

Condition
Like New
A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Like New”
Artist
Irwin
Date of Publication
2017-11-03
Publication Name
N/A
Release Title
True Detective and Philosophy: A Deeper Kind of Darkness (The ...
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Inscribed
No
Colour
N/A
Vintage
No
Brand
N/A
Personalize
No
Type
Paperback / softback
EAN
9781119280781
ISBN
1119280788
Personalized
No

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1119280788
ISBN-13
9781119280781
eBay Product ID (ePID)
235035013

Product Key Features

Book Title
True Detective and Philosophy : a Deeper Kind of Darkness
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Television / General, General
Genre
Philosophy, Performing Arts
Author
Jacob Graham
Book Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-014278
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
791.4572
Table Of Content
Introduction: Welcome to the Psychosphere ix Jacob Graham and Tom Sparrow Part I "It's All One Ghetto, Man ... a Giant Gutter in Outer Space": Pessimism and Anti-natalism 1 1 Why Life Rather than Death? Answers from Rustin Cohle and Arthur Schopenhauer 3 Sandra Shapshay 2 Grounding Carcosa: Cosmic Horror and Philosophical Pessimism in True Detective 11 Christopher Mountenay 3 Hart and Cohle: The Hopeful Pessimism of True Detective 22 Joshua Foa Dienstag 4 Loving Rust's Pessimism: Rationalism and Emotion in True Detective 31 Rick Elmore 5 Rust's Anti-natalism: The Moral Imperative to "Opt Out of a Raw Deal" 42 Chris Byron Part II "we Get the World We Deserve": Cruelty, Violence, Evil, and Justice 53 6 Where Is the Cruelty in True Detective? 55 G. Randolph Mayes 7 Nevermind: Subjective and Objective Violence in Vinci 65 Luke Howie 8 Naturalism, Evil, and the Moral Monster: The Evil Person in True Detective 76 Peter Brian Barry 9 "But I Do Have a Sense of Justice": Law and Justice in the Bleak World of Vinci 87 Beau Mullen Part III "everybody's Nobody": Consciousness, Existence, and Identity 97 10 A Dream Inside a Locked Room: The Illusion of Self 99 Evan Thompson 11 I Am Not Who I Used to Be, But Am I Me? Personal Identity and the Narrative of Rust 108 Andrew M. Winters 12 "The Light Is Winning" 120 Sarah K. Donovan 13 The Tragic Misstep: Consciousness, Free Will, and the Last Midnight 132 Daniel P. Malloy Part IV "this Is My Least Favorite Life": Noir, Tragedy, and Philosopher-detectives 143 14 The Tragedy of True Detective Season Two: Living Our "Least Favorite Lives" 145 Alison Horbury 15 The Noir Detective and the City 158 Chuck Ward 16 Cohle and Oedipus: The Return of the Noir Hero 169 Daniel Tutt Part V "Time Is a Flat Circle": Time in True Detective 177 17 Time Is a Flat Circle: Nietzsche's Concept of Eternal Recurrence 179 Lawrence J. Hatab 18 Eternal Recurrence and the Philosophy of the "Flat Circle" 186 Paul A. DiGeorgio Known Associates 196 Index 201
Synopsis
Investigating the trail of philosophical leads in HBO's chilling True Detective series, an elite team of philosophers examine far-reaching riddles including human pessimism, Rust's anti-natalism, the problem of evil, and the 'flat circle'. The first book dedicated to exploring the far-reaching philosophical questions behind the darkly complex and Emmy-nominated HBO True Detective series Explores in a fun but insightful way the rich philosophical and existential experiences that arise from this gripping show Gives new perspectives on the characters in the series, its storylines, and its themes by investigating core questions such as: Why Life Rather Than Death? Cosmic Horror and Hopeful Pessimism, the Illusion of Self, Noir, Tragedy, Philosopher-Detectives, and much, much more Draws together an elite team of philosophers to shine new light on why this genre-expanding show has inspired such a fervently questioning fan-base, Investigating the trail of philosophical leads in HBO s chilling True Detective series, an elite team of philosophers examine far-reaching riddles including human pessimism, Rust s anti-natalism, the problem of evil, and the flat circle ., Does the world need bad men? Does Rust really know who he is? Is the light winning? And why life rather than death? As arguably one of the most existential flagship series in modern times, True Detective s spine-chilling storylines have attracted a fervently questioning fan-base, alongside significant online coverage and fan sites, inspiring substantial philosophical debate from both fans and serious philosophers alike. True Detective and Philosophy delves into the many existential and ethical questions that arise in this darkly complex, character-driven series. Investigating the deep philosophical issues behind the shows characters and engrossing narratives, these eighteen original essays explore questions that include: Why Life Rather Than Death? Cosmic Horror and Hopeful Pessimism, the Illusion of Self, Noir, Tragedy, Philosopher-Detectives, and more. Essential reading for fans and philosophers, the stimulating chapters in True Detective and Philosophy accessibly explore the deeper meanings behind this genre-expanding crime show.
LC Classification Number
PN1992.77.T79T78

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Treasures of the Sierra Nevada

100% positive feedback•2.8K items sold

Joined Jan 2020
Usually responds within 24 hours
I sell items that I LOVE: Hard-to-find Books, Antiques, Delicate Lingerie, Vintage items. New stock added just about every day!
Visit storeContact

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable shipping cost
4.8
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Seller feedback (1,170)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
See all feedback

More to explore :