Covering philosophical issues ranging from tattooed religious symbols to a feminist aesthetics of tattoo, Tattoos and Philosophy offers an enthusiastic analysis of inking that will lead readers to consider the nature of the tattooing arts in a new and profound way.
• Contains chapters written by philosophers (most all with tattoos themselves), tattoo artists, and tattoo enthusiasts that touch upon many areas in Western and Eastern philosophy • Enlightens people to the nature of tattoos and the tattooing arts, leading readers to think deeply about tattoos in new ways • Offers thoughtful and humorous insights that make philosophical ideas accessible to the non-philosopher
