{"product_id":"9781119932406","title":"The Wheel of Time and Philosophy A Portion of Wisdom","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Wheel of Time and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Portion of Wisdom\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJacob M. Held | William Irwin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve through a unique exploration of the philosophy underlying The Wheel of Time\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Wheel of Time turns, and ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten…” Robert Jordan's \u003ci\u003eThe Wheel of Time\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of mythic proportions, following Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, as he marches toward Tarmon Gai'don, the last battle between the forces of good and evil. Male and Female ‘channelers’ wield complementary halves of the one power, some for good, others in service to the Dark One. But in a world of polar opposites, there is ambiguity. Rand, alongside his comrades, must navigate a complex world where anybody may be a Darkfriend and even dreams may be lethal, all while learning to become the heroes of legend they thought only existed in gleeman's tales. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from both the beloved book series and the Amazon Prime adaptation, 18 scholars and fans provide readers with a deeper understanding of the ideas woven throughout the rich world of \u003ci\u003eThe Wheel of Time.\u003c\/i\u003e Covering wide ranging themes from magic rooted in biological sex and the meaning of gender to Wolf-brothers and humanity's connection to the animal world, from slavery and servitude to pacifism and polyamory, these authors tackle issues paramount to understanding the human condition. Substantial yet accessible chapters address philosophical questions including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCould there be a world without evil?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWho is the author of a work?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShould we prefer existence to nothingness?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes fate determine our future, and does it matter?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen, if ever, is war justified?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing contributions from scholars with expertise in philosophy, literature, and media studies, \u003ci\u003eThe Wheel of Time and Philosophy: A Portion of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal a must-read for fans, philosophy students and scholars alike who wish to explore the deeper intellectual currents running through \u003ci\u003eThe Wheel of Time.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJACOB M. HELD\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy and Assistant Provost for Academic Assessment and General Education at the University of Central Arkansas. His work primarily explores the intersection of philosophy and popular culture. He has edited several volumes, including \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman and Philosophy, Stephen King and Philosophy,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDr. Seuss 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\u003e05 August 2025\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\u003e9781119932406\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\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44348288008332,"sku":"9781119932406","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119932406.jpg?v=1780195207","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119932406","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}