This volume brings together 19 essays on philosophical aspects of Veronica Roth's Divergent series. Philosophers and others mostly from the US examine the factions in the series and aspects like medical control over people, genetic experimentation, enlightenment, Nietzsche's ideas, overcoming evil with love, compassion, peace and justice, Plato, class warfare, knowledge, selflessness, courage, virtue, truth, parents, and dreams. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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Courtland Lewis has scoured the planet to bring together the most talented faction members, factionless, and even a few from the Bureau to discuss the philosophy of Divergent.Divergent and Philosophy begins by examining the personal struggles that all people face at some time: What sort of person should I be? What if I find out my life is a lie? What do I owe my parents? Am I normal? Once readers have finished answering these questions they’re ready for the “choosing ceremony.” Part two examines each faction, looking at its virtues, vices, and other features that will help readers pick the “right” faction. This part gives readers a glimpse into what it’s like to be faced with the most important decision of our lives, the one that will forever determine who we are.Part three takes a step takes a step back, in order to question Chicago's ordering of society. Chicago is on the verge of revolution, but is this the result of the faction system itself, or is it the people within the factions that are behind the social discord? Part four shifts the focus individuals and those who hold power. Part five tells us how to recognize injustice.
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