Johnny Cash and Philosophy: The Burning Ring of Truth

by David Werther and John Huss

Book Overview

Interest in the Man in Black has grown since his death in 2003, with increased record sales, cover videos by groups like Nine Inch Nails, and the 2006 biopic Walk the Line cementing his fame. This book honors Cash by examining the many philosophical issues and concepts within his music. From the gender confusion of "A Boy Named Sue" to the ethics of "shooting a man just to watch him die," philosophers who are fans of Johnny Cash explore the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081269645X
• ISBN13: 9780812696455
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Open Court
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"