Twilight and Philosophy

Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality

William Irwin (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Hartwick College)

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Wiley
04 September 2009

Literary studies: from c 1900 -; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Philosophy; Popular philosophy; Popular culture; Other Film, TV & Media

Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

twilight and Philosophy What can vampires tell us about the meaning of life?

Is Edward a romantic hero or a dangerous stalker?

Is Bella a feminist? Is Stephenie Meyer?

How does Stephenie Meyer’s Mormonism fit into the fantastical world of Twilight?

Is Jacob “better” for Bella than Edward?

The answers to these philosophical questions and more can be found inside Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality. With everything from Taoism to mind reading to the place of God in a world of vampires, this book offers some very tasty philosophy for both the living and the undead to sink their teeth into. Whether you’re on Team Edward or Team Jacob, whether you loved or hated Breaking Dawn, this book is for you!

To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com

Edited by: Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Hartwick College)
Series edited by: William Irwin (Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania)
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9780470484234
ISBN 10: 0470484233
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 04 September 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rebecca Housel coedited X-Men and Philosophy. A former professor of English and popular culture in western New York, she now serves on editorial advisory boards for the Journal of Popular Culture and the Journal of American Culture. Also an author of middle-grade fiction, she is currently working on a new young adult novel. J. Jeremy Wisnewski is an assistant professor of philosophy at Hartwick College, the coeditor of X-Men and Philosophy, and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy and The Office and Philosophy. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Watchmen and Philosophy.