The ultimate Harry Potter and philosophy : Hogwarts for Muggles

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The ultimate Harry Potter and philosophy : Hogwarts for Muggles

edited by Gregory Bassham

(The Blackwell philosophy and pop culture series / series editor, William Irwin)

Wiley, c2010

  • : pbk

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"Covers all seven books in the series"--P. [1] of cover

Includes index

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Description

A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog. With publication timed to coincide with the release of the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1), this book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level. Covers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world Gives you a new perspective on Harry Potter characters, plot lines, and themes Makes a perfect companion to the Harry Potter books and movies Packed with interesting ideas and insights, The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy is an ideal companion for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD BY TOM MORRIS xi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Some House Points I'd Like to Award xv Introduction: Harry Potter and the Enchantment of Philosophy 1 PART ONE THE HORCRUX OF THE MATTER: DESTINY, IDENTITY, AND THE SOUL 1 The Soul in Harry Potter 7 Scott Sehon 2 Sirius Black: Man or Dog? 22 Eric Saidel 3 Destiny in the Wizarding World 35 Jeremy Pierce PART TWO THE MOST POWERFUL MAGIC OF ALL 4 Choosing Love: The Redemption of Severus Snape 53 Catherine Jack Deavel and David Paul Deavel 5 Love Potion No. 93/4 66 Gregory Bassham 6 Harry Potter, Radical Feminism, and the Power of Love 80 Anne Collins Smith PART THREE POTTERWATCH: FREEDOM AND POLITICS 7 Patriotism, House Loyalty, and the Obligations of Belonging 97 Andrew P. Mills 8 Dumbledore's Politics 113 Beth Admiraal and Regan Lance Reitsma 9 Dumbledore, Plato, and the Lust for Power 128 David Lay Williams and Alan J. Kellner PART FOUR THE ROOM OF REQUIREMENT: A POTTER POTPOURRI 10 Is Dumbledore Gay? Who's to Say? 143 Tamar Szabo Gendler 11 Choices vs. Abilities: Dumbledore on Self-Understanding 157 Gregory Bassham 12 The Magic of Personal Transformation 172 S. Joel Garver 13 Just in Your Head? J. K. Rowling on Separating Reality from Illusion 185 John Granger with Gregory Bassham 14 A Pensieve for Your Thoughts? Harry Potter and the Magic of Memory 198 Amy Kind 15 A Hogwarts Education: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 212 Gregory Bassham PART FIVE BEYOND THE VEIL: DEATH, HOPE, AND MEANING 16 The Real Secret of the Phoenix: Moral Regeneration through Death 229 Charles Taliaferro 17 Beyond Godric's Hollow: Life after Death and the Search for Meaning 246 Jonathan L. Walls and Jerry L. Walls 18 Why Harry and Socrates Decide to Die: Virtue and the Common Good 258 Michael W. Austin CONTRIBUTORS: The Hogwarts (for Muggles) Faculty 271 THE MARAUDER ' S INDEX 279

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