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KISS and Philosophy: Wiser than Hell

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

KISS and Philosophy: Wiser than Hell

Contributors:

By (Author) Courtland Lewis

ISBN:

9780812694918

Publisher:

Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Imprint:

Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Publication Date:

4th January 2021

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Musicians, singers, bands and groups
Philosophy
Music: styles and genres

Dewey:

782.421660922

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

256

Dimensions:

Width 152mm, Height 228mm

Description

KISS is the most outrageous and yet the most enduring of rock bands, with an unparalleled, almost religious level of devotion from millions of die-hard fans. InKISS and Philosophy, professional thinkers of diverse outlooks provide much-needed insights into the motivating ideas and metaphysical foundations of the KISS take on life.
According to some, the true message of KISS is self-actualisation through the hard work of following your dreams. Others focus on the existential aspect of KISS thinking, drawing upon Camus and Sartre to show that KISS is preoccupied with empowering the individual to achieve self-greatness. By contrast, there is a view of KISS which identifies a "destroyer" attitude, leading some listeners to reject KISS outright, while encouraging others to become the most dedicated of followers. Yet another view sees KISS's 'letting loose' as essentially Dionysian.
The biography of band members also provides material for reflection, looking at the nature of forgiveness through the lens of KISS's notorious feuds, and determining how to reconcile the apparently conflicting accounts of some famous squabbles. The changing line-up of the band raises questions about the meaning of "KISS" and whether KISS could last forever

Author Bio

Courtland Lewis is an Instructor of Philosophy at Owensboro Community and Technical College and co-editor of Doctor Who and Philosophy and More Doctor Who and Philosophy. He lives in Owensboro, KY.

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