In
The Philosophy of The X-Files, Dean A. Kowalski has gathered a
remarkable cast of contributors to shed light on the philosophical mysteries of
the television show
The X-Files. With sections devoted to the show's
credos, such as "The Truth Is Out There," individual characters, and specific
episodes, The
Philosophy of The X-Files illuminates the philosophical
assumptions and presuppositions of the show as well as presents discussions
through the show to help the reader better understand philosophy and
philosophical inquiry.
Contents
Mulder, Scully, Plato, Aristotle, and Dawkins
Dean A. Kowalski
The Truth Is Out There: Abduction, Aliens, and Alienation
Mark C. E.
Peterson
Freedom and Worldviews in The X-Files
V. Alan White
Post-Democratic Society and "The Truth Out There"
Richard Flannery and
David Louzecky
Some Philosophical Reflections on "Trust No One"
Richard M. Edwards and
Dean A. Kowalski
"I Want to Believe": William James and The X-Files
Keith Dromm
Ancient X-Files: Mulder and Plato's Sokratic Dialogues
William M.
Schneider
Scully as Pragmatist Feminist: "Truths" Are Out There
Erin McKenna
Moral Musings on a Cigarette Smoking Man
Timothy Dunn and Joseph J. Foy
Walter Skinner: The X-Files' Unsung Hero
S. Evan Kreider
Science and the Mystery of Consciousness: A Dialogue between Mulder and
Scully
Gordon Barnes
"Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" Reprised
Dean A. Kowalski
Pessimism and Hope: The Two Tales of "Jose Chung"
Dean A. Kowalski and S.
Evan Kreider
Feelings and Fictions: Exploring Emotion and Belief in "Fight the Future"
Christopher R. Trogan
Reviews:
"The Philosophy of The X-Files will be a hit with X-philes and fans of philosophy alike. It might even turn some X-philes into philosophy fans."--Christopher B. Blakley, Louisiana State University
"Kowalski and his contributors have put together a great book that discusses central issues in Epistemology, Metaphysics, all against the backdrop of The X-Files ."--Roger P. Ebertz, University of Dubuque
