Neil Young and Philosophy

Reviews / Votes

"Neil Young is a musical artist who has long merited a critical review like this one. The eclectic series of chapters in this book take on Young as a musician and as a man who was simultaneously of his time and able to step outside of it to studious effect in order to produce great music. Philosophers like Wittgenstein, Nietzsche, Mill, Robert Heilbroner and Daniel Dennett are touchstones in the assembly of a scholarly work that assesses Young's childhood, his career, his family and relationships, his conflicts with the music business and his attitudes toward Native Americans. This book is a fabulous achievement."

-David Simonelli, Youngstown State University -- David Simonelli, Youngstown State University "This volume provides revaluation to the music of Neil Young by providing incisive philosophical analyses that illuminate our understanding of the trajectories of his career and his preoccupations. The authors never lose sight of what makes Neil Young a special, always evolving singer and songwriter who clearly ranks among the best of the last 45 years. This volume is useful for philosophers and Neil Young fans."--James South, Marquette University -- James South, Marquette University