The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy

You Think or Die

Eric J. Silverman, Robert Arp

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Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
01 March 2017

Philosophy

Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy

The most up-to-date philosophical discussion of the quasi-historical fantasy television show Game of Thrones

The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy treats fans to dozens of new essays by experts who examine philosophical questions raised by the Game of Thrones story. This ultimate analysis provides the most comprehensive discussion to date and engages the Game of Thrones universe through the end of Season Six of the HBO series.

Ned 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 Game of Thrones? 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 Game of Thrones universe and what he is like?

Edited by: Eric J. Silverman, Robert Arp
Imprint: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 105
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 396g
ISBN: 9780812699500
ISBN 10: 0812699505
Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 March 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Eric J. Silverman is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. Professor Silverman is the author of the book The Prudence of Love as well as many articles on philosophy and pop culture topics. He lives in Newport News, VA. Robert Arp holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy. He is the author of Scenario Visualization (2008) and co-author of three books including What's Good on TV (2011) and Philosophy DeMYSTifieD (2001). He is the editor of 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (2013) and co-editor of at least a dozen other books, including Batman and Philosophy (2008), South Park and Philosophy: You Know I Learned Something Today (2006), Breaking Bad and Philosophy (2012), and Downton Abbey and Philosophy(2106). He lives in Overland Park, KS.

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The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy

You Think or Die

Eric J. Silverman, Robert Arp

$46.95

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