Philosophy Smackdown

Philosophy Smackdown
Douglas Edwards
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Paperback
h214 x 141mm - 200pg
1 May 2020 UK
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9781509537662
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From its carnival origins to its current status as a global phenomenon, pro wrestling has a unique presence in popular culture. Part sport and part theatre, the impressive antics of its larger-than-life characters have captured the imaginations of generations of fans, and prompted endless speculation about behind-the-scenes machinations.Philosophy Smackdown is a study of pro wrestling as distinctive as pro wrestling itself: it is the first philosophical look at this major cultural spectacle. Philosopher and fan Douglas Edwards takes both philosophy and pro wrestling to parts unknown. With liveliness, humor and insight, he shows that pro wrestling is fertile ground for reflection on fundamental human issues, such as reality, freedom, identity, morality, justice, and meaning. He explores these through pivotal events in pro wrestling, from the eighties heyday of Hulkamania to the recent emergence of AEW.Philosophy Smackdown is a read that will delight philosophers and pro wrestling fans alike. It's time to ask yourself: Whatcha gonna do when Philosophy Smackdown runs wild on you?
"One of the best popular philosophy books I've ever read." Mark D. White, author of Batman and Ethics"'The book is billed as being about the philosophy of wrestling, but Edwards... writes so well that you don't need to know much about either topic to be drawn in. He takes six philosophical topics reality, freedom, identity, morality, justice and meaning and investigates each one through the peculiar lens of pro wrestling. The result is far more entertaining than you might expect." Nigel Warburton,The Spectator Magazine
Douglas Edwards is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Utica College.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781509537662
Published: 1 May 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Publisher: Polity Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 214mm
Width: 141mm
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 258g
Pages: 200

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