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A philosophical look at heavy metals dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath is one of the worlds most influential and enduring rock bands. Dubbed the Beatles of heavy metal by Rolling Stone, they helped to define a genre with classic songs like Paranoid, Iron Man, and War Pigs, songs whose lyrics reveal hidden depth and philosophical insight. Their songs confront existential despair, social instability, political corruption, the horrors of war, and the nature of evil. This book explores the wide range of profound ideas in the bands music and lyrics to help you understand Black Sabbath as never before.

Discusses and debates essential Black Sabbath topics and themes, such as the problem of evil, War Pigs and the nature of just war theory, whether or not Sabbath is still Sabbath without Ozzy, and whether evil is in the ear of the beholder
Gives you new perspectives on Black Sabbaths music and lyrics
Provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Ronnie James Dio
Brings some of historys heaviest thinkers to bear on the bands music, from Aristotle and Nietzsche to Schopenhauer and Marx
So . . . can you help me, occupy my brain? Yes! Start reading Black Sabbath and Philosophy.

Editorial Reviews
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Black Sabbath Philosophy is a wholly absorbing read large . . . A long-overdue work, and a rewarding one both for fans and those curious about the philosophical gravity behind all those murky riffs. (PopMatters, 11 January 2013)

Much like Black Sabbath themselves, this wide-ranging, amusing book entertains and makes your brain ache in equal measure. (Record Collector, 1 December 2012)

A book to dip into, that will get you thinking and almost certainly have you going back and listening to your old Black Sabbath albums in a different light. Highly recommended. (Get Ready to Rock, 20 November 2012)

From the Back Cover


What personal and cultural conditions led Black Sabbath to create heavy metal?

What makes Sabbath sound evil? Is evil in the ear of the beholder?

Is it still Black Sabbath without Ozzy?

How can Black Sabbath and existentialism help you to face your demons?

Black Sabbath is one of the worlds most influential and enduring bands. Dubbed the Beatles of heavy metal by Rolling Stone, they helped to define a genre with classic songs like Paranoid, Iron Man, and War Pigs, songs whose lyrics reveal hidden depth and philosophical insight. Confronting existential despair, social instability, political corruption, the horrors of war, and the nature of evil, this book explores the wide range of profound ideas in the bands music and lyrics to help you understand Black Sabbath as never before. From Aristotle and Nietzsche to Schopenhauer and Marx, this book brings some of historys heaviest thinkers to bear on the bands music. So . . . can you help me, occupy my brain? Yes! Start reading Black Sabbath and Philosophy.

About the Author
William Irwin is professor of philosophy at Kings College in Pennsylvania. Irwin originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy in 1999. Irwin has also co-edited The Simpsons and Philosophy and edited The Matrix and Philosophy and Metallica and Philosophy. He is currently the General Editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.

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