<span><p><i><b>Queen and Philosophy: Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind</b></i><b> is a collection of cutting-edge philosophical essays on the rock group Queen, founded in 1970 and originally featuring lead vocalist Freddie Mercury. </b> Queen¿s reputation and fan following continue to grow in the twenty-first century. </p><p><span>These insightful and provocative chapters include:</span></p><p><span>? uncover the origins of Queen¿s unique style in prog rock, vulgarity, and lower versus higher Romanticism</span></p><p><span>? examine Queen¿s view of love and friendship</span></p><p><span>? draw upon three timeless Queen songs, ¿We Will Rock You,¿ ¿We Are the Champions,¿ and ¿Don¿t Stop Me Now¿ and Socrates¿s behavior in the </span><span>Apology</span><span>, to understand the ¿rocking¿ nature of philosophy</span></p><p><span>? identify the connections between ancient matriarchal religion and Queen¿s love for strong female