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Chargement... The X-Files and Philosophy: The Truth Is in Here (Popular Culture and Philosophy)par Robert Arp
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InThe X-Files and Philosophy, thirty-six fearless philosophers seek for the truth which is out there, in here, at least somewhere, or (as the postmodernists claim) nowhere. One big issue is whether the weird and unexplained happenings, including the existence of entities unknown to traditional science, might really exist. And if they did, what would be the proper way to behave towards them? Some of these entities seem to flout conventional laws of nature--but perhaps we need to allow for different, as yet undiscovered, laws. If such fabulous entities really exist, what do we owe them? And if they don't exist, why do we imagine they do? InThe X-Files, regular science is represented by Scully and usually turns out to be wrong, while open-minded credulity or pseudoscience is represented by Mulder and usually turns out to be right, or at least somehow on the right track. Scully demands objective, repeatable evidence, and she usually gets it, with Mulder's help, in astounding and unwelcome ways. What lessons should we take from the finding ofThe X-Files that respectable science is nearly always wrong and outrageous speculative imagination nearly always right? Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Aah, but this show, one of the first big serial paranormal dramas, shaped a large chunk of my teenage years. I've always loved the unknown, the unexplained, the unusual. There’s a great deal of philosophy embedded in the X-Files, to be sure. The X-Files and Philosophy digs down to expose this philosophy, leaving plenty of food for thought for the novice, and the devout X-philes alike.
There are ten different sections, each centring around broad topics such as science vs the fringe, conspiracy theories, elusive truth, ethical conundrums, and the nature of belief, among others.
Many of these topics have always fascinated me, especially the fluid nature of 'truth’, versus the rigidity of belief, despite the fact that there is no such thing as a true belief. Beliefs are subjective, shaped by our perceptions, yet once set, they can be difficult to shift, even when confronted with contradictory truth.
Some of my favorites essays include:
Mulder’s Metaphysics- takes a look at various perceptions of metaphysics, placing value on a pluralistic view that can encompass the material world, and the immaterial. (For the record, I share Mulder’s ontological pluralism view)
Five Ways of Being a Monster- not all monsters are cryptids or creatures of the night. Plenty of human monsters walk among us today. Some are skillfully hidden, while others easily give themselves away. The other four categories of monster are mutants, cryptids, unknown species, and supernatural beasties. (I love the fact this philosopher used the word 'cray-cray’)
I Want to Believe….and That's the Problem- looks at the nature of belief, and how we arrive at our beliefs. Mulder is a xenophiliac, and will jump to the more extreme conclusions first. Scully is the cautious believer. She seeks mundane explanations first, but is willing to shift beliefs with sufficient evidence.
I could go on. There are many great essays here!
📚📚📚📚📚 Highly recommended for any interested in philosophy, and especially those who love X-Files and want to believe the truth is out there. (