Opening book details…
Can I read Game of Thrones and Philosophy : Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords on EtoBox?
Game of Thrones and Philosophy : Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords by Henry Jacoby, William Irwin is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Game of Thrones and Philosophy : Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords about?
**An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO's __Game of Thrones__ television series and the books that inspired it**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? * Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO __Game of Thrones__ series * 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 o
Who reads Game of Thrones and Philosophy : Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Henry Jacoby, William Irwin
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781118161999
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Sports, Literary Fiction, History
- Rating
- 3.94 / 5 (820 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
More by Henry Jacoby, William Irwin
Browse all works by Henry Jacoby, William Irwin
Similar books
- Inside HBO’s Game of Thrones — Bryan Cogman (2010)
- Mastering the Game of Thrones: Essays on George R.R. Martin's - A Song of Ice and Fire — Jes Battis; Susan Johnston (2015)
- Shakespeare and Game of Thrones — Jeffrey R. Wilson (2021)
- Medievalism in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones — Shiloh Carroll (2018)
- The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy: You Think or Die (Popular Culture and Philosophy Book 105) — Eric J. Silverman, Robert Arp (2016)
- Inside HBO's Game of Thrones II: Seasons 3 & 4 — C. A. Taylor, David Benioff, D. B. Weiss (2014)