The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy: The Lion, the Witch, and the Worldview
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy: The Lion, the Witch, and the Worldview
By (Author) Gregory Bassham
Edited by Jerry L. Walls
Edited by William Irwin
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
15th September 2005
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
823.912
Physical Properties
Paperback
288
Width 152mm, Height 228mm
439g
Description
The Chronicles of Narnia series has entertained millions of readers, both children and adults, since the appearance of the first book in 1950. Here, scholars turn the lens of philosophy on these timeless tales. Engagingly written for a lay audience, these essays consider a wealth of topics centered on the ethical, spiritual, mythic, and moral resonances in the adventures of Aslan, the Pevensie children, and the rest of the colorful cast. Do the spectacular events in Narnia give readers a simplistic view of human choice and decision making Does Aslan offer a solution to the problem of evil What does the character of Susan tell readers about Lewiss view of gender How does Lewis address the Nietzschean master morality embraced by most of the villains of the Chronicles With these and a wide range of other questions, this provocative book takes a fresh view of the world of Narnia and expands readers experience of it.
