The essay below appears as Chapter 5 of Bridgerton and Philosophy, edited by Jessica Miller. “I shall be very happy, indeed.”: Understanding Happily Ever After Jessica Miller Viewers love Bridgerton for many reasons—its visual allure, fantasy Regency setting, dramatic plots, swoony romance, and, of course, the inimitable Lady Whistledown—but foremost among those is the promise…
Bridgerton and Philosophy: Dukes, Debutantes, and Deep Questions Edited by Jessica Miller A witty, thoughtful tour through love, duty, and desire in the world of Bridgerton Bridgerton and Philosophy dives into the irresistible world of Bridgerton to explore the big questions hiding beneath the corsets, courtships, and candlelight. What does it really mean to fall in love―or to…
The essay below originally appears as Chapter 10 of The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy, edited by Luke Cuddy. Solving the Puzzle of Cheating: Honor and Integrity in Hyrule Charles Joshua Horn One of the earliest examples of a “cheat” code in the Zelda series occurs in the first video game released in 1987 for the…
Call for Abstracts The Bear and Philosophy Edited by Mark D. White The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series Please circulate and post widely. Apologies for cross-posting. To propose ideas for future volumes in the Blackwell series please contact the Series Editor, William Irwin, at williamirwin@kings.edu Both fans and critics praise The Bear for its…
Unlock the Secrets of Hyrule with the Power of Philosophy A groundbreaking and critically acclaimed masterpiece, The Legend of Zelda was released in Japan in 1986. That first entry spawned one of the greatest series in gaming history, leading up to Echoes of Wisdom in 2024. Link’s quest to vanquish evil, unite the Triforce, and restore peace to Hyrule…
The essay below originally appears as Chapter 6 of The Witcher and Philosophy, edited by Matthew Brake and Kevin S. Decker. Compatibilism and the Law of Surprise: Myth, Free Will, Destiny, and Hedgehogs Shane J. Ralston “The Law of Surprise is a law as old as humanity itself. The law dictates that a man saved by…
Catherine Robb, co-editor of Taylor Swift and Philosophy, will teach an online course on the philosophy of Taylor Swift starting in September at Tilburg University. Registration is open to all. Details below. The philosophy of Taylor Swift Date: 2nd September 2024 Location: Online Taylor Swift is a cultural phenomenon and one of the most successful artists of her…
Call for Abstracts Bridgerton and Philosophy Edited by Jessica Miller The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series Please circulate and post widely. Apologies for cross-posting. To propose ideas for future volumes in the Blackwell series please contact the Series Editor, William Irwin, williamirwin@kings.edu. Contributors of accepted essays will receive an honorarium. Abstracts and subsequent essays should…
Furiosa and Philosophy Matthew P. Meyer and David Koepsell George Miller’s Furiosa tells the backstory of the character we first met in Fury Road. As in the other Mad Max films, characters, including Furiosa, confront alternatives that stand in stark contrast to each other as modes of adapting to the Wasteland. So the choices made…
The essay below originally appears as Chapter 15 of Mad Max and Philosophy. Liberating Mother’s Milk: Imperator Furiosa’s Ecofeminist Revolution Jacob Quick Women hooked up to milking machines. “Breeders” wearing chastity belts. A masked man telling people not to “become addicted to water.” What in the world is going on here? In addition to imprisoning…
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