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Edited by William Irwin and published in 2007. It is part of an increasing number of books that look at popular film icons such as The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, and the Simpsons TV show through a philosophical lens. The book consists of a series of twenty short articles that examine the band of Metallica, the interpersonal relationships between members, and the lyrics of some of the main concepts of Western philosophy.
The main purpose of the book, as well as the entire series, is to introduce the "great creativity" of philosophy to the average reader, while providing a more entertaining place. Philosophy often only learns in higher education, and only students are reluctant to learn. They must force themselves to delve into reading materials and gain the insight they can gain. This kind of knowledge is not easy, and trying to answer the most profound problems of existence and humanity requires difficult thinking. Therefore, the editors of the series tried to show that learning philosophy can be more interesting, and "deep thinking about TV, movies and music won't make you a ' completely idiot'. In fact, it may make you A philosopher, a person who believes that uncensored life is not worth living, and uncensored cartoons are not worth seeing. "Metallica, one of the most successful bands in history, gained philosophical treatment in this part of the series.
As a student, he has studied many philosophy courses in college and has read another part of the series [from
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], these books have always been intriguing. This question is worth mentioning: Is this book written for a philosopher interested in Metallica or a Metallica fan interested in philosophy? Is there a difference? Unless they are interested in philosophy, many Metallica fans are unlikely to find themselves in the philosophical part of their local Borders. But it is equally difficult to imagine that this stereotyped university professor picked up a book called "Books". from
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. However, the fact that more than twenty authors contributed to this series of articles suggests that many professors, writers, and philosophers also appreciate the largest heavy metal band ever. The subject matter in the book also shows that the author is very familiar with Metallica's lyrics and history, and is sufficient to provide valuable insights into Metallica's philosophical background.
Since the book contains 20 articles, it is impossible to review each of the topics presented. These articles are introduced as major issues in philosophy and use James Hutfield's lyrics as the greatest source of material. Investigate issues such as insanity and death penalty through a variety of songs, as well as the relationship between the band and religion and the answer to the meaning of life. No doubt, quite a heavy topic. However, each article is written based on the ultimate goal or readability. Although the subject often checks the abstract, the author uses frequent examples, such as quoting lyrics, or using an anecdote example in the band's history. This makes these ideas easier to understand, and the article won't be involved in long-term esoteric discussions. Many papers may be slightly longer to discuss these issues more comprehensively, but each paper is long enough to present a topic, conduct research in the context of philosophical thinking, and present some conclusions or areas for further research.
However, in addition to analyzing the lyrics, there are also articles that examine the overall background and history of Metallica and attempt to answer some of the more controversial ideas presented over the years. These include the band's "selling light" problem, their incompatibility with traditional rock characters, and Lars' battle with the Internet file-sharing site Napster. Did Metallica sell out when it introduced the replacement hard rock album [LOAD]? What role does the disqualification play in shaping Metallica? Why can't they return again? Is Napster about money or something more, is Lars' argument fundamentally correct? The answers are discussed in detail in the book and they may not be what the reader expects. As one of the authors wrote, "Hey, philosophers should be objective - I don't like it better than you do!" But these events and topics are often discussed when talking about Metallica, they have been since 1984 Since the second album of the year, he has been accused of selling. When viewed through a philosophical background, the old ideas of either side have a new meaning.
This book is a welcome introduction or reintroduction of philosophical thoughts and thoughts by fans of Metallica. For serious philosophers who spend time reading original works quoted in prose, it may simply be a casual summary of themes in a heavy metal background. But for those Metallica fans who want to learn more about the motivation of the band and get into their minds, and why they find themselves attracted to Metallica and heavy metals, from
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Provides an ideal overview of these most important concepts.
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