The Philosophy of James Bond Released: Nov. 20, 2006 As fans of James Bond rush to theaters to see the film version of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond adventure, Casino Royale, Dr. James South, Marquette University associate professor of philosophy, offers 007 fans a fresh take on this pop culture icon.  South is the co-editor of James Bond and Philosophy: Questions are Forever, now available in book stores.  The book examines the hidden philosophical issues in the hazardous, deceptive, glamorous world of Bond, M and Miss Moneypenny.   It also delves into many of the complex themes brought about over the years through the Ian Fleming books and the movies: Are the characters in the Bond series merely sexy vixens, evil villains and the classically flawed hero? Or are they the personification of the existential theories of Plato? Is James Bond, as Nietzsche would say, “beyond good and evil?” Has Bond provided us with an insight into life that has eluded most philosophers? James Bond and Philosophy: Questions are Forever, which includes 15 essays, is co-edited by South and Dr. Jacob Held of the University of Central Arkansas.  South’s previous work includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy as well as several internationally published academic papers. One out of every four people in the world has now seen a Bond movie, and every month thousands of new readers become addicted to Ian Fleming’s original Bond stories.  South is available for interviews to provide a new perspective on the latest Bond thriller, Casino Royale. Office of Marketing and Communication Contacts Anne Broeker Senior Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-0286 Send e-mail