{"product_id":"9781118161999","title":"Game of Thrones and Philosophy Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eGame of Thrones and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLogic Cuts Deeper Than Swords\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Irwin | Henry Jacoby\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO's \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e television series and the books that inspired it\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGeorge R.R. Martin's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a \"good\" king to usurp the throne of a \"bad\" one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creatures of Westeros, the incestuous relationship of Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtue and honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game of thrones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential reading for fans, \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHENRY JACOBY\u003c\/b\u003e teaches philosophy at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He is the editor of \u003ci\u003eHouse and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and a contributor to \u003ci\u003eSouth Park and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWILLIAM IRWIN\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and has overseen recent titles including \u003ci\u003eInception and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMad Men 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\u003e13 March 2012\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\u003e9781118161999\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\u003e13.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312943263884,"sku":"9781118161999","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118161999_f02bcfac-52cf-4a59-bb7c-ab8b6688e569.jpg?v=1780163708","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118161999","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}