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    Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy Series): Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale by James B. South

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    • Pub. Date: March 2003
    • 335pp
    • Sales Rank: 302,724

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      • Pub. Date: March 2003
      • Publisher: Open Court Publishing Company
      • Format: Paperback, 335pp
      • Sales Rank: 302,724

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      How can Buffy’s religious symbolism be squared with creator Joss Whedon’s professed atheism? Is Buffy truly a Kierkegaardian knight of faith? Do Faith’s corruption and return to the good life demonstrate Platonic eudaimonism? Or do they illustrate the flaws in Nietzsche’s superman concept? What does the show’s treatment of vampires, demons, and other entities say about ethical attitudes toward nonhumans? These are some of the questions asked and answered in this lively collection of essays that link classical philosophy to the long-running series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffy’s status as the leading vehicle for exploring the evil underlying everyday life has made it ripe for the kind of witty, penetrating philosophical analysis this book delivers -- fully disintering the intellectual issues that underlie this cult favorite.

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      Just when you thought Buffy was just another teen show...by Anonymous

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      January 09, 2007: Let me start by saying that I've been a fan of this show for years and have never been embarrassed to admit it. I've also studied philosophy for many years, both in my college courses and through some independent study of my own. I have to say, this book reads better than any text book I've read (and I happen to have enjoyed most of my philosophy texts) and yet analyzes and argues its points with relative brilliance. If you're a fan of the show and want to gain a greater understanding of its wisdom and complexity, read this book. If you haven't watched the show because you think it's a silly prospect, only for teens, then this book will prove you wrong! Joss Whedon is a brilliant man!

      awsomeby Anonymous

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      January 22, 2004: this is the most awsome book. I thought it woud be borring but i was wrong. Iv read this book many times buy it and you'll fall in love with the t.v. show and all of the books it is very awsome my saying to you is read it buy it love it this book makes you feel like you are there not only that you will deal with stuff like this some time


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