Game of Thrones and Philosophy, William Irwin
Game of Thrones and Philosophy, William Irwin
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Game of Thrones and Philosophy
Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords

Author: William Irwin, Henry Jacoby

Narrator: Robin Sachs

Unabridged: 9 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/20/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy


Synopsis

George R. R. Martin's New York Times 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?

● Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of Game of Thrones

● Draws 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

An essential book for fans, Game of Thrones and Philosophy will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series.

About William Irwin

William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer.


Reviews

เล่มนี้เอานิยาย/ซีรี่ส์ GOTS มาตีความใหม่ในมุมมองของปรัชญา ผ่านคอนเซปต์ของนักปรัชญาดัง ๆ หลายคนอย่าง Plato, Hobbes, Descartes และแขนงอื่น ๆ ของปรัชญาที่รู้จักกันดีอย่าง Metaphysics etc. ว่ากันตามตรงก็อ่านรู้เรื่องบ้างไม่รู้เรื่องบ้าง ทั้งเล่มมีทั้งหมด 20 บท เชื่อว่าต้องมีสักบทแหล่ะที่เราอ่านแล้วชอบ......more

Goodreads review by Marlowe

I’ve been aware of the pop culture philosophy books for a few years now, but I’ve never actually taken the time to read one. But when they mentioned Game of Thrones and Philosophy on a recent episode of Sword & Laser, I reserved a copy from the library. If you majored in Philosophy in college or enjo......more

Goodreads review by Aspasia

Game of Thrones and philosophy in the same sentence? This pop culture/philosophy mash-up caught my eye because 1. Game of Thrones is my favorite show and I need something to hold me over until next year, 2. Since I'm going back to school, I thought this book would help get my brain back into a semi-......more