Philosophy Smackdown
Philosophy Smackdown From its carnival origins to its current status as a global phenomenon, pro wrestling has a unique presence in popular culture. Philosopher and fan Douglas Edwards takes both…
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Philosophy Smackdown
From its carnival origins to its current status as a global phenomenon, pro wrestling has a unique presence in popular culture. Philosopher and fan Douglas Edwards takes both philosophy and pro wrestling to parts unknown. Part sport and part theatre, the impressive antics of its larger-than-life characters have captured the imaginations of generations of fans, and prompted endless speculation about behind-the-scenes machinations.Philosophy Smackdown is a study of pro wrestling as distinctive as pro wrestling itself: it is the first philosophical look at this major cultural spectacle.
He explores these through pivotal events in pro wrestling, from the eighties heyday of With liveliness, humor and insight, he shows that pro wrestling is fertile ground for reflection on fundamental human issues, such as reality, freedom, identity, morality, justice, and meaning.