More Dr. Seuss and Philosophy - by Jacob M Held (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Essays
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Age Range: Adult
Author: Jacob M Held
Language: English

About the Book

Dr. Seuss and Philosophy delighted thousands of readers by demonstrating the insights of these children's classics through a playful engagement with the philosophical tradition. In More Dr. Seuss and Philosophy readers will be offered a vision of the good life through the world of Dr. Seuss.

Book Synopsis

Dr. Seuss and Philosophy delighted thousands of readers by demonstrating the insights of these children's classics through a playful engagement with the philosophical tradition. In More Dr. Seuss and Philosophy readers will be offered a vision of the good life through the world of Dr. Seuss. Whether it's stoicism and care of the self in Did I ever Tell you How Lucky you Are?, facing our own mortality in You're Only Old Once, or the value of compassion, building communities, and resolving conflicts in the parables of Horton the elephant, King Derwin of Didd, or the Butter Battle Book, the essays in this book focus on living well through the wisdom of Dr. Seuss and other philosophers. Contributions by Elizabeth Butterfield, Cam Cobb, Timothy M. Dale, Joseph J. Foy, Kevin Guilfoy, Jacob M. Held, Glenn Jellenik, Sharon Kaye, Dennis Knepp, Rob Main, Bertha Alvarez Manninen, Jennifer L. McMahon, Matthew F. Pierlott, Janelle Pötzsch, Benjamin Rider, and Aeon J. Skoble

Review Quotes

"Philosophical Wisdom! Whimsey! And Fun! Open this book and see what they've done! These sages have gathered and bundled such thought, They've made you a book that needs to be bought!"--Tom Morris, bestselling author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors, Philosophy for Dummies, and The Oasis Within

"Aristotle, Socrates, Kant, and...Theodore Geisel? In this volume, Jacob Held and his talented band of contributing authors--sometimes, in the familiar rhyme, mind you--pay homage to the author otherwise known as Dr. Seuss. In convincing but still light-hearted ways, they explain how a hatted cat, a grinning grinch, colored fish, an egg-sitting elephant, and star-bellied sneetches playfully conveyed valuable insights about the good life and living well with others. In doing so, they show how Dr. Seuss was indeed something of a philosopher. Learning has never been so fun, you just need to know how!"--Dean A. Kowalski, author of "Joss Whedon as Philosopher"

"Horton heard a Who, and I was forever changed by the realization that there might be whole worlds, adjacent to or embedded within our own, of which most folks are completely unaware. Now that I am a responsible grownup, such thoughts are often displaced by practical matters of more immediate concern. As a professional philosopher, however, I am contractually obligated to invoke the sense of wonder that once came so spontaneously. Reading the essays in More Dr. Seuss and Philosophy reminded me exactly why I was drawn to philosophy in the first place. Regardless of age or occupation, this collection will invite both your inner child and your inner philosopher to ponder the meaning of life, the role of friendship, the nature of humanity, and many other timeless and timely questions."--Mimi Marinucci, Eastern Washington University

"For generations, Dr. Seuss has guided children through the thorny thickets of life. With the help of Socrates and Sneetches, this book guides adults on the quest for the meaning of life, friendship, and compassion. A must-read for lovers of wisdom and lovers of the Lorax."--William Irwin, author of Seinfeld and Philosophy, The Simpsons and Philosophy, and The Matrix and Philosophy

About the Author

Jacob Held has written extensively on philosophy and popular culture, having edited Dr. Seuss and Philosophy and Roald Dahl and Philosophy, coedited James Bond and Philosophy, and contributed to volumes on the Beatles, South Park, and Watchmen, to name a few. He teaches philosophy at the University of Central Arkansas and lives in Conway, Arkansas.