Philosophies of Crime Fiction

Josef Hoffmann, Carolyn Kelly, Nadia Majid , Johanna da Rocha Abreu

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English

No Exit Press
01 August 2013

Biography; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Popular philosophy

Philosophies of Crime Fiction provides a considered analysis of the philosophical ideas to be found in crime literature - both hidden and explicit. Josef Hoffmann ranges expertly across influences and inspirations in crime writing with a stellar cast including Conan Doyle, G K Chesterton, Dashiell Hammett, Albert Camus, Borges, Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Ted Lewis. Hoffmann examines why crime literature may provide stronger consolation for readers than philosophy. In so doing, he demonstrates the truth of Wittgenstein's claim that more wisdom is contained in the best crime fiction than in philosophical essays.

By: Josef Hoffmann
Translated by: Carolyn Kelly, Nadia Majid, Johanna da Rocha Abreu
Imprint: No Exit Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 266g
ISBN: 9781843441397
ISBN 10: 184344139X
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 August 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Josef Hoffmann is a law professor and author. A lifelong devotee of crime fiction, he has written numerous articles for magazines and blogs on the subject.

Reviews for Philosophies of Crime Fiction

Penetrating and incisive -- Barry Forshaw * Crime Time * there is much here to interest readers of crime fiction -- Geoff Bradley * CADS (Crime and Detective Stories) * [A] splendid book * The Catholic Herald *