{"product_id":"the-ultimate-game-of-thrones-and-philosophy-you-think-or-die-paperback","title":"The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy: You Think or Die - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric J. Silverman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRobert Arp\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e treats fans to dozens of new essays by experts who examine philosophical questions raised by the \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e story. This ultimate analysis provides the most comprehensive discussion to date and engages the \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e universe through the end of Season Six of the HBO series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNed Stark, Tyrion Lannister, Jon Snow, Joffrey, Cersei, Brienne, Arya, Stannis, and many other characters are used to apply the traditional philosophical questions that everyone faces. How should political leaders be chosen in Westeros and beyond? Is power merely an illusion? Is it immoral to enjoy overly violent and sexual stories like \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e? How should morally ambiguous individuals such as Jamie Lannister: The Kingslayer and Savior of King's Landing be evaluated? Can anyone be trusted in a society like Westeros? What rules should govern sexual relationships in a world of love, incest, rape, and arranged marriage? How does disability shape identity for individuals like Tyrion, Bran, and others? How would one know whether there is a God in the \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e universe and what he is like?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric J. Silverman\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. Professor Silverman is the author of the book \u003ci\u003eThe Prudence of Love\u003c\/i\u003e as well as many articles on philosophy and pop culture topics. He lives in Newport News, VA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Arp\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eScenario Visualization\u003c\/i\u003e (2008) and co-author of three books including \u003ci\u003eWhat's Good on TV\u003c\/i\u003e (2011) and \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy DeMYSTifieD\u003c\/i\u003e (2001). He is the editor of \u003ci\u003e1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think\u003c\/i\u003e (2013) and co-editor of at least a dozen other books, including \u003ci\u003eBatman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), \u003ci\u003eSouth Park and Philosophy: You Know I Learned Something Today\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), \u003ci\u003eBreaking Bad and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), and \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e(2106). He lives in Overland Park, KS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759231697184,"sku":"9780812699500","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bbd6e0355dbc8a0fe4732683c31de1da.webp?v=1780146266","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ultimate-game-of-thrones-and-philosophy-you-think-or-die-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}