Author: Robb, Catherine M. Popular philosophyPublished on 16 September 2024 by John Wiley & Sons Inc (Wiley-Blackwell) in the United States as part of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series series.Paperback | 256 pages152 x 229 x 16 | 384g Explore the philosophical wisdom of Taylor Swift and her music Taylor Swift is a “Mastermind” when it comes to relationships, songwriting, and performing sold-out stadium tours. But did you know that Taylor is also a philosophical mastermind? Taylor Swift and Philosophy is the first book to explore the philosophical topics that arise from Taylor Swifts life and music. Edited and authored by Swifties who also happen to be philosophers and scholars, this fun and engaging book is written with general readers in mind—you dont have to be a devoted fan or a specialist in philosophy to explore the themes, concepts, and questions expressed in Taylors songs. Is Taylor Swift a philosopher?What can her songs tell us about ethics and society?What is the nature of friendship?Should you forgive someone for breaking your heart? Presenting top-tier research and new perspectives on important contemporary issues, twenty-seven chapters discuss the philosophical contexts of Taylors work, such as the ethics of reputational damage, the impacts of first impressions, the moral obligation to speak out against injustice, and much more. Taylor Swift and Philosophy is a must-read for Swifties who want to deepen their appreciation and understanding of Taylors work, as well as for philosophy students and scholars with an interest in popular culture and media studies.
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