Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone

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Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates ourprofound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential,ethical and political questions through an examination of real andfictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an explorationof grisly death. * Presents new philosophical theories about serial killing, andrelates new research in cognitive science to the minds of serialkillers * Includes a philosophical look at real serial killers such asIan Brady, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer and theZodiac killer, as well as fictional serial killers such as Dexterand Hannibal Lecter * Offers a new phenomenological examination of the writings ofthe Zodiac Killer * Contains an account of the disappearance of one of Ted Bundy'svictims submitted by the organization Families and Friends ofMissing Persons and Violent Crime Victims * Integrates the insights of philosophers, academics, crimewriters and police officers

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"I found this book enlightening in many ways and on some things I'mnot going to make too many mistakes if I use such people in any ofmy stories. I should also point out that none of the material istoo graphic and centres mostly on what makes serial killers tickeven if there is no precise pattern." (SFCrowsnest.co.uk, 1 April2011) "If you're a Dexter fan looking for someplace to start inlearning about real-life serial killers, this is a solid and fairlycomplete volume to start with. At a slim 248 pages, it's also idealfor those who don't have the time to invest in a larger volume. Asthe title of the series implies, this really is a book that'saccessible to everyone." (Digital Air Waves, November2010) "There is very little to complain about here. The language usedis simple and it certainly leaves the reader with plenty of foodfor thought." (Curious Book Fan, November 2010) "One thing I can say about this book, is it stays in your head,at least parts of it. Weeks after reading Serial Killers,Philosophy for Everyone, I still can't help but come back to thesection concerning Dexter and how peoples outlook on a serialkiller changes based on what they know of a serial killersbackground and family life. The book is definitely a conversationstarter, having many since adding it to my coffee table books. Youcan always tell whose interested and who tries to pretend theydon't see it." (Gatekeeper Chronicles blog, November2010)"This pathbreaking volume deepens our understanding of humannature by exploring its most chilling aberrations. Eachessay bring brutality to bear on enduring topics in philosophy,including questions such as: Do serial killers have free will? Arethey morally responsible? Do descriptions of extreme violence evokeemotions that cloud our judgment? And, why are we so captivated bythe macabre? At last, a book that goes beyond the gorydetails and investigates what murder means." --Jesse Prinz, Distinguished Professor, City University ofNew York
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