This entertaining collection of essays shows that Sherlock Holmes sees things others don't. He sees the world in a different way, and by so doing, allows us to see that same world - and human behaviour - in new ways as well. Is Holmes simply eccentric or a sociopath? Is he human or something from beyond? And is he as dangerous on the page as he is in person? Contributors explore the source of Holmes' faculty of observation and facility for deduction: Is it systematic training (as Watson surmises), genetics, or is he just really lucky? Other essays question whether logic is compatible with emotions, and investigate the nature of the friendship between Holmes and Watson. Are they truly friends or is it simply a way to disguise another level of secrecy and deception?
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Professor Josef Steiff is Associate Chair of the Film & Video Department at Columbia College, Chicago. He is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Independent Filmmaking and co-editor of Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy, Anime and Philosophy, and Manga and Philosophy. He lives in Chicago.
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The Philosopher's Detective
16 Jan 2012
By J. Scott
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Sherlock Holmes & Philosophy: The Footprints of a Gigantic Mind is a worthwhile document wherein Holmes is dissected from every philosophical angle imaginable. One thing becomes quickly clear, and that is that Holmes is a character that lends himself to this sort of discussion and analysis.
Of the many topics throughout the book, you get the subtext beneath genre distinctions, the nature of identity, the process of deduction and detection, and even a hefty dose of simulacrum and ennui analysis. There's far too much useful information to write this book off as merely a Sherlock Holmes companion piece. Like all the pop culture & philosophy books, the former is used as a guiding point for the latter, and the latter is what's most important.
It functions as an introduction to the character of Holmes, as well as the philosophical topics at hand. Yet, there's plenty for the seasoned philosopher or Holmes aficionado to sink their teeth into. Recommended for multiple use.
Of the many topics throughout the book, you get the subtext beneath genre distinctions, the nature of identity, the process of deduction and detection, and even a hefty dose of simulacrum and ennui analysis. There's far too much useful information to write this book off as merely a Sherlock Holmes companion piece. Like all the pop culture & philosophy books, the former is used as a guiding point for the latter, and the latter is what's most important.
It functions as an introduction to the character of Holmes, as well as the philosophical topics at hand. Yet, there's plenty for the seasoned philosopher or Holmes aficionado to sink their teeth into. Recommended for multiple use.
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Philosophy of The Detective
22 Mar 2012
By Arador
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Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy is a fun read for any Holmes fan. The book is part of the Popular Culture and Philosophy series and contains 33 short chapters broken up into 7 categories. The "amateur detectives" authors deal with all sorts of topics about Sherlock Holmes, many of them include discussions of philosophers and theories, including summations of cases. I found the philosophy parts to be easily understandable for a non-philosophy minded person and the examples were helpful to portray aspects of Holmes character and mental processes.
Several of the authors pick their favourite Holmes actor and give supporting evidence, there are chapters on the development of the detective genre, Moriarty, virtual reality, the problem with being bored, and how Holmes adjusted to married life. The book deals with all sorts of Holmesiana: the official Doyle canon, the non-canonical Doyle stories, pastiches, television, theater, and film manifestations (including Star Trek and Japanese), and modern fiction. A lot of ground is covered and many cases are referenced throughout the book. It has a nice index and bibliography at the end.
Several of the authors pick their favourite Holmes actor and give supporting evidence, there are chapters on the development of the detective genre, Moriarty, virtual reality, the problem with being bored, and how Holmes adjusted to married life. The book deals with all sorts of Holmesiana: the official Doyle canon, the non-canonical Doyle stories, pastiches, television, theater, and film manifestations (including Star Trek and Japanese), and modern fiction. A lot of ground is covered and many cases are referenced throughout the book. It has a nice index and bibliography at the end.
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10 Feb 2012
By Ms. Susan D. Latimer
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I enjoyed the book thoroughly. The insight from so many different authors enhanced my understanding of why Sherlock Holmes has stood the test of time. Highly recommend
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