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The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy

By: William Irwin, Gregory Bassham
Narrated by: Susan Duerden
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Publisher's summary

A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series.

Harry Potter 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. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy 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. This book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level.

  • Covers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world
  • Gives you a new perspective on Harry Potter characters, plot lines, and themes
  • Makes a perfect companion to the Harry Potter books and movies

Packed with interesting ideas and insights, The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy is an ideal companion for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.

©2010 John Wiley & Sons (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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I felt this was Interesting. The Voice pattern of speaking was quite odd but tolerable.

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it is pretty good however it does get kind of boring during some of the essays

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Very Intriguing

I really enjoyed this. It both gave me a feeling of excitement in remembering my favorite things about the Harry Potter series and made me think of the impact it had on myself and, likely, on the wider world.

I also enjoyed the feeling of having a conversation about a story and characters that I genuinely love and feel connected to. Thank you!

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Reader Sounds Like a Computer Generated Voice.

I couldn’t Get through half of the second chapter. The reader’s tone and voice inflections sound like a computer generated voice. It makes it very hard to follow along and to maintain interest. Would love to hear the rest of it if there is a different reader available.

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