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97 produkter
Good Place and Philosophy
Everything is Forking Fine!
Av William Irwin, Kimberly S. Engels
Häftad, 2020
171 kr
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Dive into the moral philosophy at the heart of all four seasons of NBC’s The Good Place, guided by academic experts including the show’s philosophical consultants Pamela Hieronymi and Todd May, and featuring a foreword from creator and showrunner Michael Schur Explicitly dedicated to the …
Matrix and Philosophy
Welcome to the Desert of the Real
Häftad, 2002
159 kr
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Is the world around us truly as it appears or are we inert bodies in tanks, our brains subjected to electronic stimulation creating a make-believe world of hallucination? The Keanu Reeves cult sci-fi movie, The Matrix, vividly conveyed the excitement and the horror of a fake world made of nothing …
Metallica and Philosophy
A Crash Course in Brain Surgery
Av William Irwin, William Irwin
Häftad, 2007
286 kr
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Hit the lights and jump in the fire, you're about to enter the School of Rock!Today's lecture will be a crash course in brain surgery. This hard and fast lesson is taught by instructors who graduated from the old school—they actually paid $5.98 for The $5.98 EP. But back before these philosophy …
Star Wars and Philosophy
More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine
Av Kevin S. Decker, Jason T. Eberl m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
185 kr
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The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence, and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral development and corruption to religious faith and …
Terminator and Philosophy
I'll Be Back, Therefore I Am
Av William Irwin, Richard Brown m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
244 kr
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Are cyborgs our friends or our enemies? Was it morally right for Skynet to nuke us? Is John Connor free to choose to defend humanity, or not? Is Judgment Day inevitable? The Terminator series is one of the most popular sci-fi franchises ever created, captivating millions with its edgy depiction of …
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy
Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale
Av James B. South, William Irwin
Häftad, 2003
305 kr
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Designed by writer Joss Whedon as a multilevel story with most of its meanings deeply buried in heaps of heavy irony, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" has replaced the "X-Files" as the show that explains to Americans the nature of the powerful forces of evil continually threatening to surge into a world …
Simpsons and Philosophy
The D'oh! of Homer
Av William Irwin, Mark T. Conard m. fl.
Häftad, 2001
305 kr
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A light-hearted introduction to philosophy through the antics of the Simpsons, television's animated family. These essays on the silly, absurd, hyper-ironic and strangely philosophical world that is Springfield - the town without a state - explore philosophy and the major philosophers of Western …
Seinfeld and Philosophy
A Book about Everything and Nothing
Häftad, 1999
247 kr
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This entertaining but thought provoking collection uses "Seinfeld" episodes to introduce readers to important concepts in philosophy. Some essays are devoted to single characters, asking questions such as "Did Jerry, like Socrates, lead an examined life?" Others explore philosophical issues raised …
Intentionalist Interpretation
A Philosophical Explanation and Defense
Inbunden, 1999
853 kr
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The tension between the roles of authorial intention and the text itself is a basic concern of contemporary hermeneutics. Challenging much of the current thinking in the field, this volume argues that the text itself, in its various forms, is an untenable criterion for correct interpretation, and …
Death and Resurrection of the Author?
Av William Irwin, William Irwin
Inbunden, 2002
1224 kr
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Have the reports of the author's death been greatly exaggerated? When Roland Barthes famously announced the death of the author, he heralded a major new debate in modern literary criticism and aesthetics. This volume is a dialogical collection of key essays discussing the nature of authorship and …
Death and Resurrection of the Author?
Häftad, 2002
591 kr
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Have the reports of the author's death been greatly exaggerated? When Roland Barthes famously announced the death of the author, he heralded a major new debate in modern literary criticism and aesthetics. This volume is a dialogical collection of key essays discussing the nature of authorship and …
House and Philosophy
Everybody Lies
Av Henry Jacoby, William Irwin
Häftad, 2008
244 kr
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HOUSE AND PHILOSOPHY Is being nice overrated? Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence? Would reading less and watching more television be good for you?Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude?Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most …
Watchmen and Philosophy
A Rorschach Test
Av William Irwin, William Irwin m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
252 kr
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Alan Moore's Watchmen is set in 1985 and chronicles the alternative history of the United States where the US edges dangerously closer to nuclear war with the Soviet Union. Within this world exists a group of crime busters, who don elaborate costumes to conceal their identity and fight crime, and …
Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy
Hogwarts for Muggles
Av William Irwin, Gregory Bassham
Häftad, 2010
230 kr
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A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter seriesHarry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this …
Hobbit and Philosophy
For When You've Lost Your Dwarves, Your Wizard, and Your Way
Av Gregory Bassham, Eric Bronson m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
230 kr
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A philosophical exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic—just in time for the December 2012 release of Peter Jackson's new film adaptation, The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyJ.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of the best-loved fantasy books of all time and the enchanting "prequel" to The Lord …
X-Men and Philosophy
Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse
Av William Irwin, Rebecca Housel m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
252 kr
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X-Men is one of the most popular comic book franchises ever, with successful spin-offs that include several feature films, cartoon series, bestselling video games, and merchandise. This is the first look at the deeper issues of the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful "mutants," such …
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy
Curiouser and Curiouser
Av William Irwin, Richard Brian Davis
Häftad, 2010
264 kr
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The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll's classic book and director Tim Burton's March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke …
30 Rock and Philosophy
We Want to Go to There
Häftad, 2010
230 kr
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A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC’s hit TV series, 30 Rock With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of the funniest television shows on the air—and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines …
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy
Curiouser and Curiouser
Av Richard Brian Davis, William Irwin
E-bok, 2010
225 kr
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The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll''s classic book and director Tim Burton''s March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke …
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy
Curiouser and Curiouser
Av Richard Brian Davis, William Irwin
E-bok, 2009
220 kr
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The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll''s classic book and director Tim Burton''s March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke …
True Blood and Philosophy
We Wanna Think Bad Things with You
Av William Irwin, George A. Dunn m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (3)
223 kr
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TRUEBLOOD and Philosophy Does God hate fangs? Is Sam still Sam when he turns into a collie? Is coming out of the coffin the same as coming out of the closet? Are all vampires created evil? Vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, fairies, telepaths—True Blood has it all. In a world where supernatural …
Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy
Hogwarts for Muggles
Av Gregory Bassham, William Irwin
E-bok, 2011
195 kr
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A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron''s quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this …
Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy
Hogwarts for Muggles
Av Gregory Bassham, William Irwin
E-bok, 2010
195 kr
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A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron''s quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this …
30 Rock and Philosophy
We Want to Go to There
E-bok, 2010
195 kr
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A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC’s hit TV series, 30 Rock With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of the funniest television shows on the air—and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines …
30 Rock and Philosophy
We Want to Go to There
E-bok, 2010
195 kr
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A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC’s hit TV series, 30 Rock With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of the funniest television shows on the air—and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines …
True Blood and Philosophy
We Wanna Think Bad Things with You
Av Rebecca Housel, George A. Dunn m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
183 kr
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TRUEBLOOD and Philosophy Does God hate fangs? Is Sam still Sam when he turns into a collie? Is coming out of the coffin the same as coming out of the closet? Are all vampires created evil? Vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, fairies, telepaths— True Blood has it all. In a world where supernatural …
Terminator and Philosophy
I''ll Be Back, Therefore I Am
Av Kevin S. Decker, Richard Brown m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
208 kr
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Are cyborgs our friends or our enemies? Was it morally right for Skynet to nuke us? Is John Connor free to choose to defend humanity, or not? Is Judgment Day inevitable? The Terminator series is one of the most popular sci-fi franchises ever created, captivating millions with its edgy depiction of …
Terminator and Philosophy
I''ll Be Back, Therefore I Am
Av Kevin S. Decker, Richard Brown m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
208 kr
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Are cyborgs our friends or our enemies? Was it morally right for Skynet to nuke us? Is John Connor free to choose to defend humanity, or not? Is Judgment Day inevitable? The Terminator series is one of the most popular sci-fi franchises ever created, captivating millions with its edgy depiction of …
House and Philosophy
Everybody Lies
Av Henry Jacoby, William Irwin
E-bok, 2009
208 kr
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HOUSE AND PHILOSOPHY Is being nice overrated? Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence? Would reading less and watching more television be good for you? Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude? Dr. Gregory House is arguably the …
House and Philosophy
Everybody Lies
Av Henry Jacoby, William Irwin
E-bok, 2009
208 kr
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HOUSE AND PHILOSOPHY Is being nice overrated? Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence? Would reading less and watching more television be good for you? Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude? Dr. Gregory House is arguably the …
