- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Wiley (Dec 23 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470558369
- ISBN-13: 978-0470558362
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.1 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #65 in Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Criticism
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The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll's classic book and director Tim Burton's March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland
Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke hookahs, cats whose grins remain after their heads have faded away, and a White Queen who lives backwards and remembers forwards? Is it all just nonsense? Was Carroll under the influence? This book probes the deeper underlying meaning in the Alice books, and reveals a world rich with philosophical life lessons. Tapping into some of the greatest philosophical minds that ever lived?Aristotle, Hume, Hobbes, and Nietzsche?Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy explores life?s ultimate questions through the eyes of perhaps the most endearing heroine in all of literature.
- Looks at compelling issues such as perception and reality as well as how logic fares in a world of lunacy, the Mad Hatter, clocks, and temporal passage
- Offers new insights into favorite Alice in Wonderland characters and scenes, including the Mad Hatter and his tea party, the violent Queen of Hearts, and the grinning Cheshire Cat
Accessible and entertaining, Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy will enrich your experience of Alice's timeless adventures with new meaning and fun.
From the Back Cover
Should the Cheshire Cat's grin make us reconsider the nature of reality?
Can Humpty Dumpty make words mean whatever he says they mean?
Can drugs take us down the rabbit-hole?
Is Alice a feminist icon?
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as a blue caterpillar who smokes a hookah, a cat whose grin remains after its head has faded away, and a White Queen who lives backward and remembers forward? Is it all just nonsense? Was Carroll under the influence? This book probes the deeper underlying meaning in the Alice books and reveals a world rich with philosophical life lessons. Tapping into some of the greatest philosophical minds that ever lived—Aristotle, Hume, Hobbes, and Nietzsche—Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy explores life's ultimate questions through the eyes of perhaps the most endearing heroine in all of literature.
To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser (Paperback)
I am a huge Alice in Wonderland fan. One who was a tad disappointed with the 'Annotated Alice'. I wanted to know more about Wonderland and the thoughts behind it. This book about philosophy and Wonderland in some ways fulfilled this desire. This book contains 14 contributions from different scholars, each of whom take different (philosophical) perspectives on Wonderland.The good thing about the book is that it does offer a very wide range of topics: from a feminist view on Wonderland to metaphysical issues, issues about language or time and even thoughts on nuclear war and Wonderland. There are definitely a few chapters in there, while entertaining, that do not merit the name of philosophy, though. The second good thing is that the book is definitely not a boring read. Most authors are very well aware that they are writing for an audience who probably doesn't really know all that much about philosophy. Most chapters are quite accessible and the authors endeavoured to really use Alice-like language and refer a lot to the Alice books. The last good thing is that I actually got a few perspectives on Alice that I never had before. Now for the downsides: the book is very diverse due to the multitude of contributors and topics. It's not one comprehensive view. Most authors only scratch the surface and employ very little philosophy to make a sometimes obvious point. Some authors seem unable to make any point whatsoever and sometimes even contradict themselves (e.g. "Alice is very Nietzschean in her exploration of Wonderland" and a next page explains how Alice certainly isn't Nietzschean because she wants to structure her experiences). Sometimes contributions come off as people trying really hard to make *a* point about Wonderland and philosophy and they really don't have much more to add, but manage to write 12 pages about it nonetheless. Several authors also put excessive effort in trying to make their contribution 'fun' to read. Lastly, while mostly low key, some difficult philosophical themes are also employed by a select number of authors, but only a few of them really manage to explain the elusive concepts they use. So, would I recommend the book? I definitely do not consider it a waste of my time and I had fun reading it and got some new perspectives. That's all that it takes for you to go and buy this book without hesitation, I'd say. Just keep in mind that there's really not all that much philosophy, it's sometimes not all that clear and sometimes it's just plain silly. But then again, "we're all mad here". Enjoy!
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4.2 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews) 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent Book,
By The Smoking Pen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser (Paperback)
Smartly written, loaded with insights, facts, historical references, and a wee bit of conjecture. An excellent companion piece that no Alice in Wonderland fan should be without.I also highly recommend: Alice in Verse: The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland -- without question, the best Wonderland/Looking-Glass book since the original. and The Annotated Alice: The Definitive Edition -- as its subtitle indicates, this is THE definitive edition of Carroll's original books. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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By Mary Bookhounds "BookHounds" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser (Paperback)
Here is another book that came into my house and was instantly claimed by my son. This is a series of essays brings up some excellent points about Lewis Carroll, his history and the impact on today's world. The fact that Alice In Wonderland is still relevant today shows what a great author Carroll was and how thoughtful this child's tale actually is. Of course, there are the expected such as drugs and Alice, but there is the unexpected as well, like nuclear weapons and the Red Queen. I think you may want to go back and reread Alice a few more times after this book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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By Kate B. "The Book Monsters" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser (Paperback)
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy gives readers an in-depth and academic look into the world of Alice in Wonderland. Journey deep into the rabbit hole to discover the lasting effects that Alice in Wonderland has had on our society and its pop culture.Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy is broken down into four sections, which are then broken down further into essays. Each essay is written by various authors and professors who discuss topics from feminism to philosophy to even drug usage. You may be thinking, what does this have to do with Alice in Wonderland the novel? The truth is a lot. On the surface, Lewis Carroll's classic seems to be just about a young girl who travels down the rabbit hole to discover a new world and a great adventure. But the truth is, as with many novels, the novel is filled with many diverse layers. And it is those layers that Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy discusses. If you are a die-hard Alice in Wonderland fan, then this is definitely going to be a must read for you. However, those who are looking for an enlightening look at the world of Alice in Wonderland, should definitely give this novel a try. You will not be disappointed. Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy is very well-written in an academic and intellectual way, but it is never dry. The authors infuse humor and pop culture references through out to keep readers entertained as well as relevant. I had a blast reading this novel, and discovered a new outlook on one of my most beloved tales. Fantastic read! |
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