{"product_id":"philosophy-smackdown-douglas-edwards-9781509537662","title":"Philosophy Smackdown","description":"From its carnival origins to its current status as a global phenomenon, pro wrestling has a unique presence in popular culture. Part sport and part theatre, the impressive antics of its larger-than-life characters have captured the imaginations of generations of fans, and prompted endless speculation about behind-the-scenes machinations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophy Smackdown\u003c\/i\u003e is a study of pro wrestling as distinctive as pro wrestling itself: it is the first philosophical look at this major cultural spectacle. Philosopher and fan Douglas Edwards takes both philosophy and pro wrestling to parts unknown. With liveliness, humor and insight, he shows that pro wrestling is fertile ground for reflection on fundamental human issues, such as reality, freedom, identity, morality, justice, and meaning. He explores these through pivotal events in pro wrestling, from the eighties heyday of Hulkamania to the recent emergence of AEW.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophy Smackdown\u003c\/i\u003e is a read that will delight philosophers and pro wrestling fans alike. It's time to ask yourself: Whatcha gonna do when \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy Smackdown\u003c\/i\u003e runs wild on you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas Edwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 150953766X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781509537662\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Douglas Edwards","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43941238669567,"sku":"9781509537662","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4b3fb0c7-6a26-4918-a0a3-c2787e417516.jpg?v=1681451739","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/philosophy-smackdown-douglas-edwards-9781509537662","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}