The Philosophy of the Western Hardcover - 2010 - 1st Edition
by Jennifer L. McMahon (Editor); B. Steve Csaki (Editor)
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There are few genres that capture the hearts of their audiences like the Western. While they are not always true to it, Westerns are tied to, and expressive of, the history of the United States. As such, they serve both to reflect and inform the American psyche. Indeed, the Western is arguably the most iconic and influential genre in American cinema. Through characters like Shane and William Munny, it continues to captivate audience's imaginations.
The Philosophy of the Western features a variety of essays that consider the philosophical significance of Westerns. From classic films such as Fort Apache (1948) and The Wild Bunch (1969) to contemporary films and TV shows such as 3:10 to Yuma (2007), No Country for Old Men (2007), and Deadwood (2004-6), The Philosophy of the Western uses modern philosophical thought to analyze the underlying thematic framework of the genre. Editors Jennifer L. McMahon and B. Steve Csaki gather noted contributors to investigate, among other things, identity, ethics, gender, and animal rights within the western.
Drawing from philosophers as varied as Aristotle, Spinoza, William James and Jean-Paul Sartre, The Philosophy of the Western examines topics including: the epistemological and ethical benefits of solitude and how the Western influences personal identity. The philosophies of John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and J.J. Rousseau are likewise invoked to show how Westerns illustrate the nature of human relationships and the necessary conditions of social and political order. The result is a comprehensive study of fundamental questions about morality, identity, and social organization.
Offering an intriguing glimpse into the Western genre, The Philosophy of the Western provides a detailed analysis of the origins and continuing influence of the quintessential American icon.
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- Title The Philosophy of the Western
- Author Jennifer L. McMahon (Editor); B. Steve Csaki (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher University Press of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
- Date 2010-06-21
- Features Bibliography, Index
- ISBN 9780813125916 / 081312591X
- Weight 1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)
- Dimensions 9.22 x 6.22 x 1.24 in (23.42 x 15.80 x 3.15 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Western films - History and criticism
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010007780
- Dewey Decimal Code 791.436
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