The Hobbit and Philosophy,

A philosophical exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic-just in time for the December 2012 release of Peter Jackson's new film adaptation, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of the best-loved fantasy books of all time and the enchanting 'prequel' to The Lord of the Rings. With the help of some of history's great philosophers, this book ponders a host of deep questions raised in this timeless tale, such as: Are adventures simply 'nasty, disturbing, u ...