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Quentin Tarantino and Philosophy
How to Philosophize with a Pair of Pliers and a Blowtorch
Av Richard Greene, K. Silem Mohammad
Häftad, 2008
247 kr
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The films of Quentin Tarantino are ripe for philosophical speculation, raising compelling questions about justice and ethics, violence and aggression, the nature of causality, and the flow of time. In this witty collection of articles, no subject is too taboo for the writers to tackle. From an …
Westworld and Philosophy
Mind Equals Blown
Av Richard Greene, Joshua Heter
Häftad, 2018
189 kr
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In Westworld and Philosophy, philosophers of diverse orientations and backgrounds offer their penetrating insights into the questions raised by the popular TV show, Westworld.● Is it wrong for Dr. Robert Ford (played by Anthony Hopkins) to “play God” in controlling the lives of the hosts, and if …
Graham Greene: A Life In Letters
Av Richard Greene, Richard Greene
Häftad, 2008
336 kr
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One of the undisputed masters of English prose in the twentieth century, Graham Greene (1904-91) wrote tens of thousands of personal letters. This substantial volume presents a new and engrossing account of his life constructed out of his own words. Meticulously chosen and engagingly annotated, …
Russian Roulette
'A brilliant new life of Graham Greene' - Evening Standard
Häftad, 2021
178 kr
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Probably the greatest British novelist of his generation, Graham Greene's own story was as strange and compelling as those he told of Pinkie the Mobster, Harry Lime, or the Whisky Priest. A restless traveller, he was a witness to many of the key events of modern history - including the origins of …
His Dark Materials and Philosophy
Av Richard Greene, Rachel Robison-Greene
Häftad, 2020
189 kr
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The new TV series, His Dark Materials, is based on the series of novels by Philip Pullman, depicting a young girl’s adventures in an imaginary world with similarities and dissimilarities to our own. The story tells of world domination by a religious body, the Magisterium, with malevolent …
Edith Sitwell
Avant garde poet, English genius
Häftad, 2012
179 kr
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For the better part of forty years, Edith Sitwell's poetry has been neglected by critics. But born into a family of privileged eccentrics, Edith Sitwell was highly regarded by her contemporaries: the great writers and artists of the day who attended her unlikely London literary salon. Her quips and …
Twin Peaks and Philosophy
That's Damn Fine Philosophy!
Av Richard Greene, Rachel Robison-Greene
Häftad, 2018
189 kr
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2017 saw the triumphant return of the weird and haunting TV show Twin Peaks, with most of the original cast, after a gap of twenty-five years. Twin Peaks and Philosophy finally answers that puzzling question: What is Twin Peaks really about?Twin Peaks is about evil in various forms, and poses the …
Mary Leapor
A Study in Eighteenth Century Women's Poetry
Inbunden, 1993
3812 kr
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Mary Leapor (1722-1746), a Northamptonshire kitchen maid, produced a substantial body of exceptional poetry which was only published after her early death at the age of twenty-four. This is a timely examination of the work of a poet who has remained almost forgotten for 200 years.Leapor is one of …
The Works of Mary Leapor
Av Mary Leapor, Richard Greene m. fl.
Inbunden, 2003
5915 kr
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Mary Leapor (1722-1746) was the kitchen-maid daughter of a Northamptonshire gardener. In the past 15 years, her works have been recovered from deep obscurity and she has been widely recognized as possibly the most important woman poet of the eighteenth century. This new edition, the first in 250 …
Holst: The Planets
Av Richard Greene, Julian Rushton
Inbunden, 1995
1391 kr
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This book is the first comprehensive guide to Holst's popular orchestral suite The Planets. It considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context, describing the circumstances of its composition and its meteoric rise to popular acclaim. Starting with Holst's particular …
Holst: The Planets
Av Richard Greene, Julian Rushton
Häftad, 1995
266 kr
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This book is the first comprehensive guide to Holst's popular orchestral suite The Planets. It considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context, describing the circumstances of its composition and its meteoric rise to popular acclaim. Starting with Holst's particular …
Broken Guitar
Poems of War
E-bok, 2021
87 kr
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The Broken Guitar by Richard Greene is a collection of poems about war:MemorialReading the nameof a young man who died in warsaddens us.Yet more the names of thousandsengraved in granite, or marble,their parents’ hopes and dreams interred in stone. All that remains are a few keepsakes,and memories …
Becoming Old
Poems of Aging
E-bok, 2021
84 kr
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A collection of poems on aging, such as:I See Myself Becoming OldMy closet is full of suits I don''t wear anymore.Nothing I need to wear them for.There are days when I stay in my pajamas till noon.I picture my heirs looking at my wardrobe one dayasking "Can you think of anyone who can use theseor …
Painting with Words
Landscapes in Verse
E-bok, 2021
97 kr
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A collection of poems describing the exterior world, such as:Orinocos of the ImaginationI’ve never been to the Orinocoand have seen few photos of it,but I feel I know its sinuous lengths,winding between thick jungle walls,flashing silver in the sun,delicate waterfallsthreading from cloud-shrouded …
Collected Poems Richard Greene
E-bok, 2021
142 kr
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Richard Greene has been writing poetry intensively since he retired from a 38-year career in international development in the mid-1990s. A lawyer by training, he fell into his development career by accident when, after law school, though planning not to practice law but interested in international …
Curmudgeon's Guide to Postmodern Times
Aphorisms
E-bok, 2022
107 kr
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Now revised and updated with new aphorisms!Reader beware: This book contains material that disparages cherished beliefs, opinions and institutions including political and religious ones. While some readers may find that material refreshingly irreverent, others may find it offensive. The aphorism …
Spoiler Alert!
(It's a Book about the Philosophy of Spoilers)
Häftad, 2019
189 kr
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Spoilers get folks upset—really upset. One thing that follows from this is that if you pick up a book that’s all about spoilers, it may seriously disturb you. So anyone reading this book—or even dipping into it—does so at their peril.Spoilers have a long history, going back to the time when some …
Spoiler Alert!
The History and Philosophy of Spoilers
E-bok, 2019
265 kr
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Spoilers get folks upset—really upset. One thing that follows from this is that if you pick up a book that’s all about spoilers, it may seriously disturb you. So anyone reading this book—or even dipping into it—does so at their peril. Spoilers have a long history, going back to the time when some …
Conspiracy Theories
Philosophers Connect the Dots
Av Richard Greene, Rachel Robison-Greene
Häftad, 2020
258 kr
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Conspiracy theories have become a major element in modern opinion formation. From the theory that the killing of President Kennedy was masterminded by a powerful conspiracy to the theory that 9/11 was an inside job, from the story that Barack Obama wasn’t born in America to the story that Donald …
Conspiracy Theories
Philosophers Connect the Dots
Av Rachel Robison-Greene, Richard Greene
E-bok, 2020
265 kr
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Conspiracy theories have become a major element in modern opinion formation. From the theory that the killing of President Kennedy was masterminded by a powerful conspiracy to the theory that 9/11 was an inside job, from the story that Barack Obama wasn’t born in America to the story that Donald …
Sopranos and Philosophy
I Kill Therefore I Am
Av Richard Greene, Peter Vernezze
Häftad, 2004
302 kr
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Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, this title explores such topics as: is Tony Soprano a good man?; is Carmella a feminist?; morally speaking who is the worst person on "The Sopranos"; is watching "The Sopranos" harmful to your mental or moral health? and should Tony have read Machiavelli …
Golden Compass and Philosophy
God Bites the Dust
Av Richard Greene, Rachel Robison
Häftad, 2009
296 kr
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The popularity of the His Dark Materials trilogy has generated a major motion picture, a stage play, video games, and a new prequel. The series has also been highly controversial with its use of exciting adventure stories for children to comment on organized religion. These books have piqued the …
