02915cam a2200325 4500 568669988 TxAuBib 20220702120000.0 ||||||s2012||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781118206058 1118206053 9637547c-6fbf-40c7-acc0-ad2a0660f3f7 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 780072 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Irwin, William. Game of Thrones and Philosophy [Libby] : Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords. Wiley, 2012. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 830kB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Current Events. Philosophy. Nonfiction. HTML:<b>An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO's <i>Game of Thrones</i> television series and the books that inspired it</b> <p>George R.R. Martin's <i>New York Times</i> 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?</p> <ul> <li>Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO <i>Game of Thrones</i> series</li> <li>Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of <i>Game of Thrones</i></li> <li>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</li> </ul> <p>Essential reading for fans, <i>Game of Thrones and Philosophy</i> will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series.</p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2022-07-01 20:00:02. Jacoby, Henry. https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0128-1/963/754/7C/GameofThronesandPhilosophyLogicCutsDe9781118206058.epub Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=9637547C-6FBF-40C7-ACC0-AD2A0660F3F7&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0128-1/963/754/7C/GameofThronesandPhilosophyLogicCutsDe9781118206058.epub Excerpt (OverDrive Read) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=9637547C-6FBF-40C7-ACC0-AD2A0660F3F7&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)