Описание: In The Devil and Philosophy, 34 philosophers explore questions about one of the most recognizable and influential characters (villains?) of all time. From Roman Polanskis The Ninth Gate to J. R. R. Tolkiens The Silmarillion to Bram Stokers Dracula to Darth Vader to Al Pacinos iconic performance in The Devils Advocate, this book demonstrates that a little devil goes a long way. From humorous appearances, as in Kevin Smiths film Dogma and Chuck Palahniuks novels Damned and Doomed, to more villainous appearances, such as Gabriel Byrnes cold outing as Satan in End of Days, The Devil in Philosophy proves that the Devil comes in many forms.
Are there any good arguments for the actual existence of the Devil? Does demonic evil thrive in Gotham City? Can humans really be accountable for all evil? Which truths about the Devil are actual facts? Is Milton correct, in that the Devil believes he is doing good? Through the lenses of Jung, Kant, Kundera, Balkan, Plato, Bradwardine, Aristotle, Hume, Blackburn, Descartes, Lavey, Thoreau, and Aquinas, The Devil and Philosophy takes a philosophical look at one of times greatest characters.
