Supernatural and Philosophy: Metaphysics and Monsters... for Idjits
Can angels be atheists?Can monsters be moral?What's the point of Hell?How is natural different from supernatural?Is Hell a democracy with warm weather?Supernatural and Philosophyintroduces fans of the show to the big philosophical topics relating to the long-running hit showSupernatural, covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Contributors, themselves philosophical fans ofSupernatural, tackle issues ranging from the biological classifications of monsters, to the epistemological problems of ghost hunting, as well as the ultimate questions of life, love, and the moral issues involved in the killing of blood-sucking monsters. Like the great Bobby Singer himself, fans can pore over this tomb, containing essays pertaining to the archaic and monstrous themes of character formation, ethics, and why shows likeSupernaturalwould ever entertain a rational, scientific mind. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil. This unique collection of diverse philosophical essays is written for those who love the self-effacing style of the show's humor, wit, and self-reflection.