| Contents |
"Few defenders" : an introduction -- "no, everything is not all right" : supernatural horror as pessimistic argument -- "I'm bad at parties" : the philosophical pessimism of True detective -- "Wubba lubba dub-dub!" : the tragicomic pessimism of Rick and Morty -- "Finish her" : the interactive pessimism of Final fantasy VII -- "All hope abandon" : transhumanism's hidden hellscape -- Conclusion : pessimism never won any battles?. |
| Abstract |
"Examines case studies of popular culture as pessimistic rhetorical artifacts, and how non-traditional modes of argumentation can work rhetorically to overcome biases against pessimistic messaging"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018031497 |
| ISBN | 9780271082356 (cloth : alk. paper) |
