The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes

“” The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes manages to be both elegantly erudite and consistently entertaining. [The book] would make a fine companion in front of a crackling fire on a rainy night.”” — E. J. Wagner, author of the Edgar-winning The Science of Sherlock Holmes

“”Sherlock Holmes is an intellectual hero for many philosophers: his untangling of seemingly intractable problems by sheer force of reason is an inspiration to professional and amateur thinkers alike. Indeed, understanding how reason has such force is one of philosophy’s major goals, as the contributors to this collection ably demonstrate. As one wrangles over the philosophical debates broached in this volume there is much to send one back to those stories with renewed anticipation.”–Andrew Aberdein, Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication at Florida Institute of Technology” —

“”The contributors offer insightful and interesting thoughts about the philosophy present in Holmes literature. The contributors unravel some of the mysteries which surround life’s big questions as they take the reader on an intellectual adventure with Holmes, Watson, and classic and contemporary philosophers.” — Michael W. Austin, coeditor of The Olympics and Philosophy” —

“”This is an engaging collection that plumbs the intellectual, philosophical, and cultural mysteries of Conan Doyle’s most beloved character. It is a work that Holmes himself would have admired.” — Thomas Fahy, editor of The Philosophy of Horror” —

Philip Tallon, affiliate professor of philosophy and religion at Asbury Theological Seminary, is the author of The Poetics of Evil: Toward an Aesthetic Theodicy. He lives in Melbourne, Florida.

David Baggett, professor of philosophy at Liberty University, is the editor of Tennis and Philosophy: What the Racket is All About and coauthor of Good God: The Theistic Foundations of Morality. He lives in Lynchburg, Virginia.