Roald Dahl and Philosophy

A Little Nonsense Now and Then

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Cover of the book Roald Dahl and Philosophy by Adam Barkman, Matthew Bokma, Elizabeth Butterfield, Cam Cobb, Timothy M. Dale, Taine Duncan, Joseph J. Foy, Tanya Jeffcoat, John V. Karavitis, Chad Kleist, Greg Littman, Marc Napolitano, Miranda Nell, Ron Novy, Janelle Potzsch, Benjamin Rider, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Author: Adam Barkman, Matthew Bokma, Elizabeth Butterfield, Cam Cobb, Timothy M. Dale, Taine Duncan, Joseph J. Foy, Tanya Jeffcoat, John V. Karavitis, Chad Kleist, Greg Littman, Marc Napolitano, Miranda Nell, Ron Novy, Janelle Potzsch, Benjamin Rider ISBN: 9781442222533
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: May 16, 2014
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Adam Barkman, Matthew Bokma, Elizabeth Butterfield, Cam Cobb, Timothy M. Dale, Taine Duncan, Joseph J. Foy, Tanya Jeffcoat, John V. Karavitis, Chad Kleist, Greg Littman, Marc Napolitano, Miranda Nell, Ron Novy, Janelle Potzsch, Benjamin Rider
ISBN: 9781442222533
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: May 16, 2014
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

For generations the elements of humor, poignancy, fantasy, and unfettered morality found within acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl’s most famous tales have captivated both children and adults. Classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, and The BFG may initially appear to be yarns spun for the amusement of the adolescent mind, however, upon digging deeper one uncovers a treasure trove of philosophical richness that is anything but childish, but in fact reveals the true existential weight, and multi-layered meaning of some of our favorite children’s stories. Editor Jacob M. Held has collected the insights of today’s leading philosophers into the significances, messages, and greater truths at which Dahl’s rhythmic writing winks, revealing a whole new way to appreciate the creation of a man and mind to which readers of all ages are still drawn.

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For generations the elements of humor, poignancy, fantasy, and unfettered morality found within acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl’s most famous tales have captivated both children and adults. Classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, and The BFG may initially appear to be yarns spun for the amusement of the adolescent mind, however, upon digging deeper one uncovers a treasure trove of philosophical richness that is anything but childish, but in fact reveals the true existential weight, and multi-layered meaning of some of our favorite children’s stories. Editor Jacob M. Held has collected the insights of today’s leading philosophers into the significances, messages, and greater truths at which Dahl’s rhythmic writing winks, revealing a whole new way to appreciate the creation of a man and mind to which readers of all ages are still drawn.

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