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A philosophical exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved  classic?just in time for the December 2012 release of Peter  Jackson's new film adaptation, The Hobbit: An Unexpected  Journey   J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of the best-loved  fantasy books of all time and the enchanting "prequel" to The  Lord of the Rings. With the help of some of history's great  philosophers, this book ponders a host of deep questions raised in  this timeless tale, such as: Are adventures simply "nasty,  disturbing, uncomfortable things" that "make you late for dinner,"  or are they exciting and potentially life-changing events? What  duties do friends have to one another? Should mercy be extended  even to those who deserve to die?            Gives you new insights into The Hobbit's central  characters, including Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Gollum, and Thorin  and their exploits, from the Shire through Mirkwood to the Lonely  Mountain    Explores key questions about The Hobbit's story and  themes, including: Was the Arkenstone really Bilbo's to give? How  should Smaug's treasure have been distributed? Did Thorin leave his  "beautiful golden harp" at Bag-End when he headed out into the  Wild? (If so, how much could we get for that on eBay?)    Draws on the insights of some of the world's deepest thinkers,  from Confucius, Plato, and Aristotle to Immanuel Kant, William  Blake, and contemporary American philosopher Thomas Nagel        From the happy halls of Elrond's Last Homely House to Gollum's  "slimy island of rock," this is a must read for longtime  Tolkien fans as well as those discovering Bilbo Baggins and his  adventures "there and back again" for the first time.

The Hobbit and Philosophy: For When You've Lost Your Dwarves, Your Wizard, and Your Way (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)

Bronson, Eric(1)

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