The chronicles of Narnia and philosophy : the lion, the witch, and the worldview / edited by Gregory Bassham and Jerry L. Walls.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bassham, Gregory, 1959-

Walls, Jerry L.

Series:

Popular culture and philosophy ; v. 15.

Popular culture and philosophy ; volume 15

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children's stories, English--History and criticism.

Children's stories, English.

Christian fiction, English--History and criticism.

Christian fiction, English.

Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism.

Fantasy fiction, English.

Philosophy in literature.

Narnia (Imaginary place).

Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963. Chronicles of Narnia.

Lewis, C. S.

Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963--Philosophy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Open Court, [2005]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Chronicles of Narnia series has entertained millions of readers, both children and adults, since the appearance of the first book in 1950. Here, scholars turn the lens of philosophy on these timeless tales. Engagingly written for a lay audience, these essays consider a wealth of topics centered on the ethical, spiritual, mythic, and moral resonances in the adventures of Aslan, the Pevensie children, and the rest of the colorful cast. Do the spectacular events in Narnia give readers a simplistic view of human choice and decision making? Does Aslan offer a solution to the problem

Contents:

Farewell to shadowlands : believing, doubting, and knowing

The Tao in Narnia : ethics

Further up and further in : metaphysics

The deepest magic : religion and the transcendent.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780812698091

0812698096

OCLC:

865331344