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  • The Wheel of Time and Philosophy

    A Portion of Wisdom

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Delve through a unique exploration of the philosophy underlying The Wheel of Time“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 The Wheel of Time 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 ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

  • Dune and Philosophy

    Minds, Monads, and Muad'Dib

    by William Irwin, Kevin S. Decker ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Explore the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune in all its philosophical richness“He who controls the spice controls the universe.” Frank Herbert’s Dune saga is the epic story of Paul, son of Duke Leto Atreides, and heir to the massive fortune promised by the desert planet Arrakis and its vast reservoirs of a drug called “spice.” To control the spice, Paul and his mother Jessica, a devotee of the ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

  • The Good Place and Philosophy

    Everything is Forking Fine!

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Dive into the moral philosophy at the heart of all four seasons of NBC’s The Good Place, guided by academic experts including the show’s philosophical consultants Pamela Hieronymi and Todd May, and featuring a foreword from creator and showrunner Michael SchurExplicitly dedicated to the philosophical concepts, questions, and fundamental ethical dilemmas at the heart of the thoughtful and ambitious ... Read more

    $12.00 USD

  • The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy

    The Search for Socrates

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet’s finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essaysFeatures a complete examination of the Star Trek universe, from the original series to the most recent films directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)Introduces important concepts in philosophy through the vast array of provocative issues raised by ... Read more

    $15.00 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Ted Lasso and Philosophy

    No Question Is Into Touch

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    An accessible and engaging journey through the philosophical themes and concepts of Ted LassoTed Lasso and Philosophy explores the hidden depths beneath the vibrant veneer of AppleTV's breakout, award-winning sitcom. Blending philosophical sophistication with winsome appreciation of this feel-good comedy, the collection features 20 original essays canvassing the breadth of the series and carefully ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Meaning of Metallica

    Ride the Lyrics

    by William Irwin ...
    A serious look at the lyrics of metal’s biggest band, disentangling double meanings, explaining stories, uncovering sources, and illuminating themes such as hope, despair, rage, resilience, power, liberty, justice, love, death, and insanity.More than 40 years since their formation, and 125 million album sales later, Metallica is as relevant as ever. Much has been written about the band, but The ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Supernatural and Philosophy

    Metaphysics and Monsters ... for Idjits

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    No doubt the years hunting monsters and saving the universe have had their toll on the Winchesters, but their toughest and most gruesome battles are contained in this book. Think Lucifer was diabolically clever? Think again. No son is more wayward than the one who squanders his intellect and academic career pursuing questions as poignant as “Half-awesome? That’s full-on good, right?” Gathered here ... Read more

    $16.00 USD

  • Alien and Philosophy

    I Infest, Therefore I Am

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned.The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern timesFeatures contributions from an acclaimed ... Read more

    $15.00 USD

  • God Is a Question, Not an Answer

    Finding Common Ground in Our Uncertainty

    by William Irwin ...
    Uncertainty is the essence of the human condition, and nothing is more uncertain than God. Yet passions run hot when it comes to God, both among believers and non-believers.God is a Question, Not an Answer aims to unsettle readers on both sides of the issue. William Irwin argues that because belief occurs along a continuum of doubt and we can never reach full certainty, believers and non-believers ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy

    Wisdom from Aang to Zuko

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Would our world be a better place if some of us were benders?Can Katara repair the world through care?Is Toph a disability pride icon?What does it mean for Zuko to be bad at being good?Can we tell whether uncle Iroh is a fool or a sage?The world is out of sorts. The four nations, Water, Earth, Fire, and Air, are imbalanced because of the unrelenting conquest of the Fire Nation. The only one who ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Mad Max and Philosophy

    Thinking Through the Wasteland

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Explore the philosophy at the core of the apocalyptic future of Mad MaxBeneath the stylized violence and thrilling car crashes, the Mad Max films consider universal questions about the nature of human life, order and anarchy, justice and moral responsibility, society and technology, and ultimately, human redemption. In Mad Max and Philosophy, a diverse team of political scientists, historians, and ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

  • True Detective and Philosophy

    A Deeper Kind of Darkness

    by William Irwin ...
    Series series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
    Investigating the trail of philosophical leads in HBO’s chilling True Detective series, an elite team of philosophers examine far-reaching riddles including human pessimism, Rust’s anti-natalism, the problem of evil, and the ‘flat circle’.The first book dedicated to exploring the far-reaching philosophical questions behind the darkly complex and Emmy-nominated HBO True Detective seriesExplores in ... Read more

    $15.00 USD