"A collection of essays explores philosophical aspects of the Beatles' music, lyrics, and political acitivities. Topics addressed include: skepticism and epistemology, the philosophy of love, altered consciousness and drug culture, and Marxism and social philosophy"--Provided by publisher.

Nothing is real : the Beatles on knowledge and reality -- The love you make : the Beatles and the philosophy of love -- Dear Prudence, justice, and virtue : the Beatles and moral philosophy -- Why don't we do it in the marketplace? the Beatles and social philosophy -- Think for yourself : the Beatles and existential philosophy -- They all want to change your head : the Beatles and consciousness-raising -- We can think it out : the Beatles on the practice of philosophy -- Zarathustra's silver hammer : the Beatles and Nietzsche -- Number nine, number nine, number nine : the play of language and the play of differences in the Beatles.