{"product_id":"9780470373385","title":"Heroes and Philosophy Buy the Book, Save the World","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHeroes and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy the Book, Save the World\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Irwin | David K. Johnson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe first unauthorized look at the philosophy behind \u003ci\u003eHeroes\u003c\/i\u003e, one of TV's most popular shows\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen ordinary individuals from around the world inexplicably develop superhuman abilities, they question who they are, struggle to cope with new responsibilities, and decide whether to use their new power for good or for evil. Every episode of Tim Kring's hit TV show \u003ci\u003eHeroes\u003c\/i\u003e is a philosophical quandary. \u003ci\u003eHeroes and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to analyze how philosophy makes this show so compelling. It lets you examine questions crucial to our existence as thinking, rational beings. Is the Company evil, or good? Does Hiro really have a destiny? Do we? Is it okay to lie in order to hide your powers or save the world? \u003ci\u003eHeroes and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e offers answers to these and other intriguing questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings the insight of history's philosophical heavyweights such as Plato and Nietzche to \u003ci\u003eHeroes\u003c\/i\u003e characters and settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds a fun and fascinating dimension to your understanding of the show\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpands your thinking about \u003ci\u003eHeroes\u003c\/i\u003e as the series expands from graphic and text novels to action figures and a video game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to \u003ci\u003eHeroes\u003c\/i\u003e or have been a fan since day one, this book will take your enjoyment of the show to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eDavid Kyle\u003c\/b\u003e Johnson is an assistant professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He has contributed to several books in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, including \u003ci\u003eFamily Guy and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Office and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including \u003ci\u003eBatman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWatchmen and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 August 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470373385\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381080977548,"sku":"9780470373385","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470373385_79b05b0a-10d0-42d3-b1e2-fbed0f4bfc60.jpg?v=1780207126","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470373385","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}