Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality
by Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski, William Irwin
Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality by Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski, William Irwin holds a highly rated rating of 4.39 out of 5, based on 18K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 259 pages.
About Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality
The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series. Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of "vegetarian" vampires who control their biological urge for human blood say about free will? Are vampires morally absolved if they kill only animals and not people? From a feminist perspective, is Edward a romantic hero or is he just a stalker? Is Jacob "better" for Bella than Edward? As absorbing as the Meyer novels themselves, Twilight and Philosophy: Gives you a new perspective on Twilight characters, storylines, and themesHelps you gain fresh insights into the Twilight novels and moviesFeatures an irresistible combination of vampires, romance, and philosophy Twilight and Philosophy is a must-have companion for every Twilight fan, whether you're new to the series or have followed it since the beginning.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski, William Irwin |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 259 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.39 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,027 |
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Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality worth reading?
Based on 18K reader ratings, Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality has an average score of 4.39 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality has 259 pages.
Who wrote Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality?
Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality was written by Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski, William Irwin. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality?
The ISBN-13 for Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality is 9780470484230.0.
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