Game of Thrones and Philosophy
By:Henry Jacoby
Published on 2012-02-23 by John Wiley & Sons

An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO'sGame of Thrones television series and the books thatinspired it George R.R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epicfantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO televisionshow adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspiredfanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophicalquestions 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 protectyour family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medievalmores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feministideals? Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Gameof Thrones series Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, andthemes of Game of Thrones Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modernAmerica to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creaturesof Westeros, the incestuous relationship of Jaime and CerseiLannister, and what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtueand honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game ofthrones Essential reading for fans, Game of Thrones andPhilosophy will enrich your experience of your favoritemedieval fantasy series.
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Book which was published by John Wiley & Sons since 2012-02-23 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9781118206058 and ISBN 10 Code is 1118206053

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