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The Philosophy Of The Xfiles (Philosophy Of Popular Culture),New
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From Its First Appearance In 1993, The Xfiles Has Attracted Millions Of Viewers Interested In The Paranormal Investigations Of Intuitionist And Beliefdriven Fox Mulder And His Partner, Dana Scully, The 'Consummate Scientist' And Skeptic. Addressing Questions Of Trust And Authority That Plague Our Informationaddled Society, The Series Acquired A Large Fan Base Of Individuals Interested In Debating And Interpreting The Philosophical Themes That Underlie The Symbiotic Partnership Between Mulder And Scully. The Philosophy Of The Xfiles Concentrates Not Only On The Philosophical Assumptions And Presuppositions Of The Show But Also On How The Episodes Portray The Process Of Philosophical Inquiry. Editor Dean A. Kowalski Argues That Both Philosophy And The Xfiles Center Around A Determination To Search For Truth Despite A Frequent Lack Of Information And Proper Tools. It Is No Surprise, Then, To Find The Series Riddled With Common Philosophical Themes, Including Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Political Philosophy, Aesthetics, And Existentialism, Among Others. The First Section Of The Book Addresses The Credos Put Forth By The Series And Examines The Philosophical Significance Of Its Three Popular Slogans: 'The Truth Is Out There,' 'Trust No One,' And 'I Want To Believe.' In The Second Section, Contributors Analyze The Philosophical Underpinnings Of The Characters Of Mulder, Scully, The Cigarette Smoking Man, And Assistant Director Walter Skinner. A Final Section Is Devoted To Individual Episodes And Engages With The Philosophical Issues Raised By 'Clyde Bruckman'S Final Repose' And 'Jose Chung'S 'From Outer Space,'' In Addition To The 1998 Film The Xfiles: Fight The Future. Two Appendixes Offer A Summary Of The Main Storyline And Brief Plot Summaries Of Each Television Episode Together With The Philosophical Issues It Raises. The First Collection Of Philosophical Essays Devoted Exclusively To The Show, The Philosophy Of The Xfiles Shows A Television Series Successfully Engaged With The Philosophical Quandaries Of The Modern World And Explores How Mulder And Scully'S Personalities And Actions Invite Inquiry Into Patterns Of Human Belief And Behavior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Philosophy of The X-Files'? A: 'The Philosophy of The X-Files' explores the philosophical themes surrounding the popular television series, particularly the quest for truth and the interplay between belief and skepticism as demonstrated by the characters Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.
- Q: Who is the editor of the book? A: The book is edited by Dean A. Kowalski, who compiles various philosophical essays analyzing the series.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 328 pages.
- Q: What kind of philosophical issues does the book address? A: The book addresses a range of philosophical issues, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, and existentialism.
- Q: When was 'The Philosophy of The X-Files' published? A: 'The Philosophy of The X-Files' was published on September 21, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of 'The X-Files'? A: Yes, the book is suitable for fans of 'The X-Files' who are interested in deeper philosophical discussions related to the series and its characters.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Does the book include episode analyses? A: Yes, the book includes analyses of individual episodes, engaging with the philosophical issues raised in specific stories like 'Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose'.
- Q: What are the main slogans discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the philosophical significance of the series' slogans: 'The truth is out there,' 'Trust no one,' and 'I want to believe.'
- Q: Is 'The Philosophy of The X-Files' the first collection of essays dedicated to the show? A: Yes, it is the first collection of philosophical essays devoted exclusively to 'The X-Files.'