The Philosophy of the X-Files (The Philosophy of Popular Culture)

The Philosophy of the X-Files (The Philosophy of Popular Culture)

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  • 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版/ページ数 275 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780813124544
  • DDC分類 791.4572

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In The Philosophy of The X-Files, Dean A. Kowalski has gathered a remarkable cast of contributors to shed light on the philosophical mysteries of the television show The X-Files. With sections devoted to the show's credos, such as "The Truth Is Out There," individual characters, and specific episodes, The Philosophy of The X-Files illuminates the philosophical assumptions and presuppositions of the show as well as presents discussions through the show to help the reader better understand philosophy and philosophical inquiry.

Contents

IntroductionCannot Enforce What We Would Like A Wide Measure of Discretion Less Precise Language Than We Desire A Disagreeable, Hard, and Dangerous Fact A Severe Loss of Face We Do Not Have the Power of Decision A Colossal Booby Trap We Do Not Have the Power of Decision Tenuous at Best A Piece of War We're Going to Have to Take Some Action Epilogue: An Awful Mess Appendix 1: Declaration on the Neutrality of Laos, July 23, 1962 Appendix 2: Protocol to the Declaration on the Neutrality of Laos, July 23, 1962 Appendix 3: Memorandum to the President, June 17, 1963