The Philosophy of Horror: Or, Paradoxes of the Heart

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Taylor & Francis, Jan 19, 1990 - Art - 288 pages
How can we be genuinely frightened of vampires, though we know they don't exist? How is it that people find pleasure in being scared out of their wits? Carroll presents the first philosophical and aesthetic analysis of horror.

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The Philosophy of Horror: Or, Paradoxes of the Heart
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Noel Carroll
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About the author (1990)

Noel Carroll (University of Wisconsin)

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TitleThe Philosophy of Horror: Or, Paradoxes of the Heart
AuthorNoel Carroll
PublisherTaylor & Francis, 1990
ISBN020336189X, 9780203361894
Length288 pages
Subjects ›  ›  › 

Art / General
Literary Criticism / General
Literary Criticism / Horror & Supernatural
Performing Arts / Film / Genres / Horror
Philosophy / General
  
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