{"product_id":"game-of-thrones-and-philosophy-william-irwin-9781118161999","title":"Game of Thrones and Philosophy","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Irwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118161998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118161999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 6.03w x 0.81d","brand":"William Irwin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44054895460607,"sku":"9781118161999","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1e5463dd-940e-47a1-891b-4a2277d741cd.jpg?v=1685032606","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/game-of-thrones-and-philosophy-william-irwin-9781118161999","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}