American Horror Story And Philosophy

In <i>American Horror Story and Philosophy</i>, philosophers with varying backgrounds and interests explore different aspects of this popular ¿erotic thriller¿ TV show, with its enthusiastic cult following and strong critical approval. The result is a collection of intriguing and provocative thoughts on deeper questions prompted by the creepy side of the human imagination.As an ¿anthology show,¿ <i>American Horror Story</i> has a unique structure in the horror genre because it explores distinct subgenres of horror in each season. As a result, each season raises its own set of philosophical issues. The show¿s first season, <i>Murder House</i>, is a traditional haunted house story. Philosophical topics expounded here include: the moral issues pertaining to featuring a mass murderer as one of the season¿s main protagonists; the problem of other minds¿when I see an old hag, how can I know that you don¿t see a sexy maid? And whether it is rationally justified to fear the Piggy Man.Season Tw