Lost and Philosophy: The Island Has Its Reasons (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture)

by Sharon Kaye
Lost and Philosophy: The Island Has Its Reasons (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture)
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20 ratings, 3.45 average rating, 5 reviews (more data...)
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published
November 27th 2007 by Blackwell Publishing Limited

binding
Paperback, 224 pages

isbn
1405163151   (isbn13: 9781405163156)

description
When Flight 815 crashes on a remote tropical island, it gets stuck in a philosophical quagmire. Survivors band together to guard against surreal dange...more






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Tea&licaeks
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11/25/08

Read in November, 2008
Sander Lee, my philosophy professor, wrote an article in this book. hehehe :D
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Andrew
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08/17/08

Read in August, 2008
While some of the essays are a thinly veiled excuse to talk philosophy while having little to no meaningful connection to the show, there are at least a handful of essays that make it all worthwhile, especially those that really try to explain why the show is so popular - it all comes down to the stories of redemption that resonate with viewers. An insightful read for LOST fans who also want to know a little about philosophy. But I wouldn't suggest it for anyone except the die hard obsessives, l...more
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Rebecca
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10/18/08

Read in September, 2008
recommends it for: lost fans
This book was informative and interesting if you like Lost and the little easter eggs the writers give us. This book reminded me of why I love lost so much; the writing is brilliant.
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Julene
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02/01/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in January, 2008
I learned from this book that people can take every single small thing from the series and philosophize about it.
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Wendi
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03/09/08

These essays were hit and miss, more often than not miss.
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