Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts

Harry Potter has put a spell on millions of readers, and they all want to find out more about the deeper meaning of his adventures. In Harry Potter and Philosophy, 17 experts in the field of philosophy unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, uncovering surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and for the most discerning muggles. Individual chapters look at such topics as life revealed in the Mirror of Erised; the ethics of magic; Moaning Myrtle, Nearly Headless Nick, and the relation of the mind to the brain; and the character of Hermione as a case of "sublimated feminism." Also examined in this witty collection are how Aristotle would have run a school for wizards; whether the Potter stories undermine religion and morality; how to tell good people from evil ones through the characters in these novels; and what dementors and boggarts can teach readers about happiness, fear, and the soul. more

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2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-02-2007; 1 great essay, 1 good essay, and 14 essays to waste your time; After finishing book 7, but before rereading all of the HP books, I wanted to read something that was about the HP books, to see what other people had to say.This book, consisting of 16 essays, is not about the Harry Potter books....; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-05-2007; A Good Excuse to Enjoy Harry Potter as an Adult; I very much enjoyed reading "Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts". As one who reads the Potter books mostly for the escapism, it was interesting to have the help of professional philosophers help me delve into the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-18-2007; Common Sense Revealed; To begin with, the subtitle should read:If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts he wouldn't change a thing.These Philosophers praise J.K. Rowlings for her character development of both the good and bad people in the books. They recognise, describe and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-19-2006; Interesting perspective; I read this book not expecting any great new philosophies or insights into old ones. I was pleasantly surprised. As a person that has read many of the older philosophical texts, I know how hard it is to sometimes understand the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-05-2007; A Good Excuse to Enjoy Harry Potter as an Adult; I very much enjoyed reading "Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts". As one who reads the Potter books mostly for the escapism, it was interesting to have the help of professional philosophers help me delve into the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-10-2005; A Fun Read: Take it for what it is; While the contributors only gloss the topics, it is better than reading a romance novel. If you want a better look at begging level philosophy, buy an introduction to philosophy text book: you can look at X university's philosophy...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-02-2007; 1 great essay, 1 good essay, and 14 essays to waste your time; After finishing book 7, but before rereading all of the HP books, I wanted to read something that was about the HP books, to see what other people had to say.This book, consisting of 16 essays, is not about the Harry Potter books....; read full review | report as inappropriate