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Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
William Irwin
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Description for Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
Paperback. A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands. Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGT; AVH; HPX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath
A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands. Dubbed "the Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone, they helped to define a genre with classic songs like "Paranoid", "Iron Man", and "War Pigs", songs whose lyrics reveal hidden depth and philosophical insight. Their songs confront existential despair, social instability, political corruption, the horrors of war, and the nature of evil. This book explores the wide range of profound ideas in the band's music and lyrics to help you understand Black Sabbath as ... Read more
- Discusses and debates essential Black Sabbath topics and themes, such as the problem of evil, "War Pigs" and the nature of just war theory, whether or not Sabbath is still Sabbath without Ozzy, and whether "evil is in the ear of the beholder"
- Gives you new perspectives on Black Sabbath's music and lyrics
- Provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Ronnie James Dio
- Brings some of history's heaviest thinkers to bear on the band's music, from Aristotle and Nietzsche to Schopenhauer and Marx
So . . . can you help me, occupy my brain? Yes! Start reading Black Sabbath and Philosophy.
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Publisher
Wiley
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Condition
New
Weight
312g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118397596
SKU
V9781118397596
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About William Irwin
William Irwin is professor of philosophy at King’s College in Pennsylvania. Irwin originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy in 1999. Irwin has also co-edited The Simpsons and Philosophy and edited The Matrix and Philosophy and Metallica and Philosophy. He is currently the General Editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.
Reviews for Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
“This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, shedding a lot of light on the members, music, and society with regards to everything from religion to family.” (Sacramento Book Review, 1 June 2013) “This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, shedding a lot of light on the members, music, and society with regards to everything from religion to family.” (City Book ... Read more