The Philosophy of The X-Files

by Dean A. Kowalski, William B. Davis (Foreword by)

Overview

In The Philosophy of The X-Files, Dean A. Kowalski has gathered a remarkable cast of contributors to shed light on the philosophical mysteries of the television show The X-Files. With sections devoted to the show's credos, such as "The Truth Is Out There," individual characters, and specific episodes, The Philosophy of The X-Files illuminates the philosophical assumptions and presuppositions of the show as well as presents discussions through the show to help the reader better understand philosophy and philosophical inquiry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813139050
Publisher:	University Press of Kentucky
Publication date:	07/07/2020
Series:	The Philosophy of Popular Culture
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	314
File size:	851 KB

About the Author

Dean A. Kowalski, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin--Waukesha, is the author of Classic Questions and Contemporary Film: An Introduction to Philosophy and The Philosophy of Steven Spielberg.

Dean A. Kowalski is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. He is editor of The Philosophy of The X-Files and author of Classic Questions and Contemporary Film: An Introduction to Philosophy.

Editorial Reviews

"The Philosophy of The X-Files will be a hit with X-philes and fans of philosophy alike. It might even turn some X-philes into philosophy fans." —Christopher B. Blakley, Louisiana State University

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