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The Big Lebowski and Philosophy

by William Irwin
Peter S. Fosl
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Celebrate the Dude with an abiding look at the philosophy behind The Big Lebowski

Is the Dude a bowling-loving stoner or a philosophical genius living the good life? Naturally, it's the latter, and The Big Lebowski and Philosophy explains why. Enlisting the help of great thinkers like Plato and Nietzsche, the book explores the movie's hidden philosophical layers, cultural reflection, and political commentary. It also answers key questions, including: The Dude abides, but is abiding a virtue? Is the Dude an Americanized version of the Taoist way of life? How does The Big Lebowski illustrate the Just War Theory? How does bowling help Donny, Walter, and the Dude oppose nihilism? Yes, the Dude is deep, and so is this book. Don't watch the movieor go to Lebowski Festwithout it.

  • Explores many of The Big Lebowski's key themes, such as nihilism, war and politics, money and materialism, idealism and morality, history, and more
  • Gives you new perspective on the movie's characters—the Dude, the Big Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny, Maude Lebowski, Bunny Lebowski, and others
  • Helps you appreciate the Coen Brothers classic even more with the insights of Aristotle, Epicurus, Kant, Derrida, and other philosophical heavyweights
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    Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Publisher: Wiley

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: April 13, 2012

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    • ISBN: 9781118180990
    • Release date: April 13, 2012

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    • ISBN: 9781118180990
    • File size: 1238 KB
    • Release date: April 13, 2012

    PDF ebook

    • ISBN: 9781118180983
    • File size: 3746 KB
    • Release date: April 13, 2012

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    Current Events Philosophy Nonfiction

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    English

    Celebrate the Dude with an abiding look at the philosophy behind The Big Lebowski

    Is the Dude a bowling-loving stoner or a philosophical genius living the good life? Naturally, it's the latter, and The Big Lebowski and Philosophy explains why. Enlisting the help of great thinkers like Plato and Nietzsche, the book explores the movie's hidden philosophical layers, cultural reflection, and political commentary. It also answers key questions, including: The Dude abides, but is abiding a virtue? Is the Dude an Americanized version of the Taoist way of life? How does The Big Lebowski illustrate the Just War Theory? How does bowling help Donny, Walter, and the Dude oppose nihilism? Yes, the Dude is deep, and so is this book. Don't watch the movieor go to Lebowski Festwithout it.

  • Explores many of The Big Lebowski's key themes, such as nihilism, war and politics, money and materialism, idealism and morality, history, and more
  • Gives you new perspective on the movie's characters—the Dude, the Big Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny, Maude Lebowski, Bunny Lebowski, and others
  • Helps you appreciate the Coen Brothers classic even more with the insights of Aristotle, Epicurus, Kant, Derrida, and other philosophical heavyweights
    • Expand title description text
    Current Events Philosophy Nonfiction
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      Publisher:
      Wiley

      Kindle Book
      Release date: April 13, 2012

      OverDrive Read
      ISBN: 9781118180990
      Release date: April 13, 2012

      EPUB ebook
      ISBN: 9781118180990
      File size: 1238 KB
      Release date: April 13, 2012

      PDF ebook
      ISBN: 9781118180983
      File size: 3746 KB
      Release date: April 13, 2012

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    • Formats
      Kindle Book
      OverDrive Read
      EPUB ebook
      PDF ebook
    • Languages
      English