The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Worldview Behind The "Lord of the Rings"

While nothing can equal or replace the adventure in reading Tolkien's masterwork, The Lord of the Rings, Peter Kreeft says that the journey into its underlying philosophy can be another exhilarating adventure.

A Voyage into the Philosophy of Middle-earth

Peter Kreeft takes the reader on a fascinating voyage of discovery into the philosophical framework of Middle-earth. He organizes the philosophical themes in The Lord of the Rings into 50 categories, providing:

• Over 1,000 references to the text of The Lord of the Rings.
• An engaging exploration of many of the great questions of philosophy.

A Dual Purpose Book

This book serves not only as a deep dive into Tolkien's world but also as an introduction to philosophy. For each of the philosophical topics in The Lord of the Rings, Kreeft presents tools to help readers understand and explore them further.