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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Philosophy
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series (Book 1)
- Narrator
- David G. Roberts
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 20 July 2020
- Run Time
- 6 hours 22 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Philosophy
What to expect
● Looks at compelling philosophical issues such as a feminist reading of Lisbeth Salander, Aristotelian arguments for why we love revenge, how Kant can explain why so many women sleep with Mikael Blomkvist, and many more
● Includes a chapter from a colleague of Larsson's that explores Larsson's philosophical views on skepticism and quotes from never-before-seen correspondence with Larsson
● Offers new insights into the novels' key characters and investigates the author
As engrossing as the quest to free Lisbeth Salander from her past, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Philosophy is a must-listen for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.
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Details
- Author
- William Irwin, Eric Bronson
- Narrator
- David G. Roberts
- Duration
- 6 hours 22 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 July 2020
- ISBN
- 9781705263280
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Philosophy
Synopsis
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Philosophy probes the compelling philosophical issues behind the entire Millennium trilogy. What philosophies do Lisbeth Salander and Kant have in common? To catch a criminal, can Lisbeth and Mikael be criminals themselves? Can revenge be ethical? Drawing on some of history's greatest philosophical minds, this book gives fresh insights into Larsson's ingeniously plotted tale of crime and corruption.● Looks at compelling philosophical issues such as a feminist reading of Lisbeth Salander, Aristotelian arguments for why we love revenge, how Kant can explain why so many women sleep with Mikael Blomkvist, and many more● Includes a chapter from a colleague of Larsson's that explores Larsson's philosophical views on skepticism and quotes from never-before-seen correspondence with Larsson● Offers new insights into the novels' key characters and investigates the authorAs engrossing as the quest to free Lisbeth Salander from her past, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Philosophy is a must-listen for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.
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