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OverviewPhilosophies of Crime Fiction provides a considered analysis of the philosophical ideas to be found in crime literature - both hidden and explicit. Josef Hoffmann ranges expertly across influences and inspirations in crime writing with a stellar cast including Conan Doyle, G K Chesterton, Dashiell Hammett, Albert Camus, Borges, Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Ted Lewis. Hoffmann examines why crime literature may provide stronger consolation for readers than philosophy. In so doing, he demonstrates the truth of Wittgenstein's claim that more wisdom is contained in the best crime fiction than in philosophical essays. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Josef Hoffmann , Carolyn Kelly , Nadia Majid , Johanna da Rocha AbreuPublisher: Bedford Square Publishers Imprint: No Exit Press Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.266kg ISBN: 9781843441397ISBN 10: 184344139 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 25 July 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsPenetrating and incisive -- Barry Forshaw * Crime Time * there is much here to interest readers of crime fiction -- Geoff Bradley * CADS (Crime and Detective Stories) * [A] splendid book * The Catholic Herald * Author InformationJosef Hoffmann was Emeritus Professor of Social Law at the University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He published books on social justice for children and on the human right to enjoy the arts. A lifelong devotee of crime fiction, he wrote numerous articles for magazines and blogs on the subject. Sadly Professor Hoffmann passed away in 2015. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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