EBOOK Hobbit and Philosophy
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For When You&'ve Lost Your Dwarves, Your Wizard, and Your Way
A philosophical exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien&'s beloved classic—just in time for the December 2012 release of Peter Jackson&'s new film adaptation, The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyJ.R.R. Tolkien&'s The Hobbit is one of the best-loved fantasy books of all time and the enchanting "e;prequel"e; to The Lord of the Rings. With the help of some of history&'s great philosophers, this book ponders a host of deep questions raised in this timeless tale, such as: Are adventures simply "e;nasty, disturbing, uncomfortable things"e; that "e;make you late for dinner,"e; or are they exciting and potentially life-changing events? What duties do friends have to one another? Should mercy be extended even to those who deserve to die?Gives you new insights into The Hobbit&'s central characters, including Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Gollum, and Thorin and their exploits, from the Shire through Mirkwood to the Lonely MountainExplores key questions about The Hobbit&'s story and themes, including: Was the Arkenstone really Bilbo&'s to give? How should Smaug&'s treasure have been distributed? Did Thorin leave his "e;beautiful golden harp"e; at Bag-End when he headed out into the Wild? (If so, how much could we get for that on eBay?)Draws on the insights of some of the world&'s deepest thinkers, from Confucius, Plato, and Aristotle to Immanuel Kant, William Blake, and contemporary American philosopher Thomas NagelFrom the happy halls of Elrond&'s Last Homely House to Gollum&'s "e;slimy island of rock,"e; this is a must read for longtime Tolkien fans as well as those discovering Bilbo Baggins and his adventures "e;there and back again"e; for the first time.
A philosophical exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien&'s beloved classic—just in time for the December 2012 release of Peter Jackson&'s new film adaptation, The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyJ.R.R. Tolkien&'s The Hobbit is one of the best-loved fantasy books of all time and the enchanting "e;prequel"e; to The Lord of the Rings. With the help of some of history&'s great philosophers, this book ponders a host of deep questions raised in this timeless tale, such as: Are adventures simply "e;nasty, disturbing, uncomfortable things"e; that "e;make you late for dinner,"e; or are they exciting and potentially life-changing events? What duties do friends have to one another? Should mercy be extended even to those who deserve to die?Gives you new insights into The Hobbit&'s central characters, including Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Gollum, and Thorin and their exploits, from the Shire through Mirkwood to the Lonely MountainExplores key questions about The Hobbit&'s story and themes, including: Was the Arkenstone really Bilbo&'s to give? How should Smaug&'s treasure have been distributed? Did Thorin leave his "e;beautiful golden harp"e; at Bag-End when he headed out into the Wild? (If so, how much could we get for that on eBay?)Draws on the insights of some of the world&'s deepest thinkers, from Confucius, Plato, and Aristotle to Immanuel Kant, William Blake, and contemporary American philosopher Thomas NagelFrom the happy halls of Elrond&'s Last Homely House to Gollum&'s "e;slimy island of rock,"e; this is a must read for longtime Tolkien fans as well as those discovering Bilbo Baggins and his adventures "e;there and back again"e; for the first time.