Divergent and philosophy : the factions of life / edited by Courtland Lewis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lewis, Courtland, 1977- editor.

Series:

Popular culture and philosophy ; v. 94.

Popular culture and philosophy ; volume 94

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Roth, Veronica. Divergent.

Roth, Veronica--Philosophy.

Young adult fiction, American--History and criticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Open Court, [2016]

Summary:

Courtland Lewis has scoured the planet to bring together the most talented faction members, factionless, and even a few from the Bureau to discuss the philosophy of Divergent. Divergent and Philosophy begins by examining the personal struggles that all people face at some time: What sort of person should I be? What if I find out my life is a lie? What do I owe my parents? Am I normal? Once readers have finished answering these questions they're ready for the "choosing ceremony." Part two examines each faction, looking at its virtues, vices, and other features that will help readers pick the "right" faction. This part gives readers a glimpse into what it's like to be faced with the most important decision of our lives, the one that will forever determine who we are. Part three takes a step takes a step back, in order to question Chicago's ordering of society. Chicago is on the verge of revolution, but is this the result of the faction system itself, or is it the people within the factions that are behind the social discord? Part four shifts the focus individuals and those who hold power. Part five tells us how to recognize injustice.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Choose!

Part I: Are You Divergent?

1. Drugging the Kids

2. Peculiar!

3. Tris Finds Enlightenment

4. Nietzsche's Faction Test

Part II: How to Make Everyone Less Evil

5. Overcoming Evil with Love

6. Tris's Compassion and the Problem of Evil

7. Give Peace a Chance

Part III: Today We Choose

8. Plato's Chicago

9. Class Warfare in Chicago

10. Amity-Directly Democratic

11. Should We Execute the Erudite?

Part IV: Wisdom before Faction

12. The Courage of Selflessness

13. Dauntless Courage

14. You Have to Be Good before You Can Be Smart

15. Tell the Truth at All Costs

Part V: Know Thy Faction, Know Thy Self

16. What Do We Really Owe Our Parents?

17. Waking Up Divergent

18. The Virtues of Choosing Your Faction

19. Why Divergent are Actually Convergent

Divergent Bibliographic Database

The Bureau of Philosophical Welfare

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-8126-9911-4

OCLC:

947987006