Description: "The adventure stories of the boy wizard Harry Potter tap lifes most pressing questions about love and values, evil, free will, and the soul. Ari Armstrongs Values of Harry Potter explores the complex themes of J. K. Rowlings beloved novels, illuminating the heroic fight for life-promoting values, the heros need for independence, and the role of choice in virtue. Drawing on the ideas of Aristotle and Ayn Rand, Armstrong then critiques the Christian elements of self-sacrifice and immortality, arguing that they ultimately clash with the essential nature of the hero as exemplified by Harry Potter and his allies. Values of Harry Potter offers a unique, succinct, and provocative look at Rowlings revolutionary novels for both enthusiasts and critics.

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