The originality of The Orphic I is due in part to its truly unique, first-person illustrations of the theoretical theses. But Dean’s real innovation is in the specificity of his philosophical approach. His book is a clear example of the applicability of philosophical knowledge, of how ideas that too often remain solely in the realm of academic discourse can actually “work” in the discussion of cultural phenomena. —Dr Pravda Spasova,Professor of Philosophy, National Art Academy, Sofia

The originality of The Orphic I is due in part to its truly unique, first-person illustrations of the theoretical theses. But Dean’s real innovation is in the specificity of his philosophical approach. His book is a clear example of the applicability of philosophical knowledge, of how ideas that too often remain solely in the realm of academic discourse can actually “work” in the discussion of cultural phenomena. —Dr Pravda Spasova,Professor of Philosophy, National Art Academy, Sofia

The originality of The Orphic I is due in part to its truly unique, first-person illustrations of the theoretical theses. But Dean’s real innovation is in the specificity of his philosophical approach. His book is a clear example of the applicability of philosophical knowledge, of how ideas that too often remain solely in the realm of academic discourse can actually “work” in the discussion of cultural phenomena. —Dr Pravda Spasova,Professor of Philosophy, National Art Academy, Sofia