{"product_id":"the-ultimate-harry-potter-and-philosophy-isbn-9780470398258","title":"The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith publication timed to coincide with the release of the movie \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1),\u003c\/i\u003e this book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you a new perspective on \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e characters, plot lines, and themes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMakes a perfect companion to the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e books and movies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with interesting ideas and insights, \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal companion for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFOREWORD BY TOM MORRIS xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Some House Points I’d Like to Award xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Harry Potter and the Enchantment of Philosophy 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE THE HORCRUX OF THE MATTER: DESTINY, IDENTITY, AND THE SOUL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Soul in Harry Potter 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott Sehon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Sirius Black: Man or Dog? 22\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEric Saidel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Destiny in the Wizarding World 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeremy Pierce\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO THE MOST POWERFUL MAGIC OF ALL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Choosing Love: The Redemption of Severus Snape 53\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatherine Jack Deavel and David Paul Deavel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Love Potion No. 9¾ 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGregory Bassham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Harry Potter, Radical Feminism, and the Power of Love 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne Collins Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE POTTERWATCH: FREEDOM AND POLITICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Patriotism, House Loyalty, and the Obligations of Belonging 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrew P. Mills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Dumbledore’s Politics 113\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeth Admiraal and Regan Lance Reitsma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Dumbledore, Plato, and the Lust for Power 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Lay Williams and Alan J. Kellner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR THE ROOM OF REQUIREMENT: A POTTER POTPOURRI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Is Dumbledore Gay? Who’s to Say? 143\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTamar Szabó Gendler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Choices vs. Abilities: Dumbledore on Self-Understanding 157\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGregory Bassham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Magic of Personal Transformation 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Joel Garver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Just in Your Head? J. K. 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