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Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone
Being and Killing
Series: Philosophy for Everyone
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This book suits readers interested in philosophy, psychology, true crime, and fans of fictional serial killer narratives seeking a thoughtful, analytical perspective without overwhelming detail.
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See moreSerial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death.
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Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical, and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death.
Presents new philosophical theories about serial killing, and relates new research in cognitive science to the minds of serial killers.
Includes a philosophical look at real serial killers such as Ian Brady, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac killer, as well as fictional serial killers such as Dexter and Hannibal Lecter.
Offers a new phenomenological examination of the writings of the Zodiac Killer.
Contains an account of the disappearance of one of Ted Bundy's victims submitted by the organization Families and Friends of Missing Persons and Violent Crime Victims.
Integrates the insights of philosophers, academics, crime writers, and police officers.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Reviews praise the book for its enlightening insights and accessible language. SFCrowsnest.co.uk highlights its focus on the psychology behind serial killers without excessive graphic detail. Digital Air Waves recommends it as a solid, concise introduction for fans of shows like Dexter. Curious Book Fan appreciates the simplicity of the language and the thought-provoking content. Readers find the book memorable with lasting impact, especially regarding how background influences perceptions of serial killers.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781405199636
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 September 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Contributors:
- Series edited by Fritz Allhoff
- Edited by S. Waller
- Foreword by John M. Doris
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 376g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Editor S. Waller is an Associate Professor of Philosophy atMontana State University Bozeman. Her areas of research arephilosophy of neurology, philosophy of cognitive ethology(especially dolphins, wolves, and coyotes), and philosophy of mind,specifically the parts of the mind we disavow. Series Editor Fritz Allhoff is an Assistant Professor in thePhilosophy Department at Western Michigan University, as well as aSenior Research Fellow at the Australian NationalUniversity s Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.In addition to editing the Philosophy for Everyone series,Allhoff is the volume editor or co-editor for several titles,including Wine & Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell, 2007),Whiskey & Philosophy (with Marcus P. Adams, Wiley,2009), and Food & Philosophy (with Dave Monroe,Wiley-Blackwell, 2007).
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