Twilight and Philosophy – Vampires, Vegetarians and the Pursuit of Immortality
Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality
Samenvatting
The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer′s bestselling
Twilight series
Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer′s Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of "vegetarian" vampires who control their biological urge for human blood say about free will? Are vampires morally absolved if they kill only animals and not people? From a feminist perspective, is Edward a romantic hero or is he just a stalker? Is Jacob "better" for Bella than Edward?
As absorbing as the Meyer novels themselves, Twilight and Philosophy:
Gives you a new perspective on Twilight characters, storylines, and themes
Helps you gain fresh insights into the Twilight novels and movies
Features an irresistible combination of vampires, romance, and philosophy
Twilight and Philosophy is a must–have companion for every Twilight fan, whether you′re new to the series or have followed it since the beginning.
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Inhoudsopgave
<p>We Can t Live Without xi</p>
<p>Introduction: Undead Wisdom 1</p>
<p>PART ONE TWILIGHT</p>
<p>1 You Look Good Enough to Eat: Love, Madness, and the Food Analogy 7<br />George A. Dunn</p>
<p>2 Dying to Eat: The Vegetarian Ethics of Twilight 25<br />Jean Kazez</p>
<p>3 Can a Vampire Be a Person? 39<br />Nicolas Michaud</p>
<p>4 Carlisle: More Compassionate Than a Speeding Bullet? 49<br />Andrew Terjesen and Jenny Terjesen</p>
<p>PART TWO NEW MOON</p>
<p>5 Vampire–Dämmerung: What Can Twilight Tell Us about God? 63<br />Peter S. Fosl and Eli Fosl</p>
<p>6 To Bite or Not to Bite: Twilight, Immortality, and the Meaning of Life 79<br />Brendan Shea</p>
<p>7 Mind Reading and Morality: The Moral Hazards of Being Edward 93<br />Eric Silverman</p>
<p>8 Love and Authority among Wolves 107<br />Sara Worley</p>
<p>PART THREE ECLIPSE</p>
<p>9 Bella Swan and Sarah Palin: All the Old Myths Are Not True 121<br />Naomi Zack</p>
<p>10 Vampire Love: The Second Sex Negotiates the Twenty–first Century 131<br />Bonnie Mann</p>
<p>11 Edward Cullen and Bella Swan: Byronic and Feminist Heroes . . . or Not 147<br />Abigail E. Myers</p>
<p>12 Undead Patriarchy and the Possibility of Love 163<br />Leah McClimans and J. Jeremy Wisnewski</p>
<p>13 The Real Danger: Fact vs. Fiction for the Girl Audience 177<br />Rebecca Housel</p>
<p>PART FOUR BREAKING DAWN</p>
<p>14 Twilight of an Idol: Our Fatal Attraction to Vampires 193<br />Jennifer L. McMahon</p>
<p>15 Bella s Vampire Semiotics 209<br />Dennis Knepp</p>
<p>16 Space, Time, and Vampire Ontology 219<br />Philip Puszczalowski</p>
<p>17 For the Strength of Bella? Meyer, Vampires, and Mormonism 227<br />Marc E. Shaw</p>
<p>18 The Tao of Jacob 237<br />Rebecca Housel</p>
<p>CONTRIBUTORS: Ladies and Gentlemen, Introducing the Stars of Our Show, Humans, Vampires, and Shape–Shifters Alike 247</p>
<p>INDEX: For Those Who Can t Read Minds 253</p>
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