Radiohead and Philosophy: Fitter Happier More Deductive (Popular Culture and Philosophy) [Paperback]

Brandon W. Forbes (Editor), George A. Reisch (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy | Publication Date: April 14, 2009

Since their breakthrough hit "Creep" in 1993, Radiohead has continued to make waves throughout popular and political culture with its views about the Bush presidency (its 2003 album was titled Hail to the Thief), its anti-corporatism, its pioneering efforts to produce ecologically sound road tours, and, most of all, its decision in 2007 to sell its latest album, In Rainbows, online with a controversial "pay-what-you-want" price. Radiohead and Philosophy offers fresh ways to appreciate the lyrics, music, and conceptual ground of this highly innovative band. The chapters in this book explain how Radiohead’s music connects directly to the philosophical phenomenology of thinkers like Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Martin Heidegger, the existentialism of Albert Camus and Jean Paul Sartre, and the philosophical politics of Karl Marx, Jean Baudrillard, and Noam Chomsky. Fans and critics know that Radiohead is "the only band that matters" on the scene today — Radiohead and Philosophy shows why.

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About the Author

Brandon Forbes is a freelance writer based. George Reisch is the author of How the Cold War Transformed the Philosophy of Science and editor of Pink Floyd and Philosophy, Monty Python and Philosophy, and Bullshit and Philosophy. They both live in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Open Court; Original edition (April 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812696646
• ISBN-13: 978-0812696646
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Libraries strong in either philosophy or pop culture will find this an excellent, different acquisition, June 16, 2009

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This review is from: Radiohead and Philosophy: Fitter Happier More Deductive (Popular Culture and Philosophy) (Paperback)

Radiohead is an influential rock group, and its many hit songs also helped influence the culture of its times. A team of Radiohead fans contribute insights to this survey of the implications of their work, blending a popular culture expose with insights into Radiohead's philosophy. Libraries strong in either philosophy or pop culture will find this an excellent, different acquisition.