Книги автора William Irwin

Does it take faith to be a Jedi? Are droids capable of thought? Should Jar Jar Binks be held responsible for the rise of the Empire? Present…

Incisive and engaging, The Free Market Existentialist proposes a new philosophy that is a synthesis of existentialism, amoralism, and libert…

A philosophical look at the twisted, high-tech near-future of the sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror , offering a glimpse of the darkest r…

Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique explores a wide range of philosophical questions surrounding the most popular female sup…

Reunites the editors of Star Trek and Philosophy with Starfleet’s finest experts for 31 new, highly logical essays Features a complete exami…

Investigating the trail of philosophical leads in HBO’s chilling True Detective series, an elite team of philosophers examine far-reaching r…

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…

The first look at the philosophical issues behind Charlaine Harris's New York Times bestsellers The Southern Vampire Mysteries and the True …

“We can’t define consciousness because consciousness does not exist. Humans fancy that there’s something special about the way we perceive t…

Take a magic carpet ride through Disney’s wonderful world of films and entertainment experiences, and discover the wisdom within its most po…

The first unauthorized look at the philosophy behind Heroes, one of TV's most popular shows When ordinary individuals from around the world …

The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011 The most rece…

An unauthorized look at the philosophical issues raised by one of today's most popular television shows: House House is one of the top three…

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…

Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th annive…

Enlightenment from the South Park gang faster than you can say, «Screw you guys, I'm going home»! The Ultimate South Park and Philosophy: Re…

Savor moments of Zen like never before, with our Senior Philosophical Correspondents The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy is revised, expa…

Veronica Mars is a kick-ass private investigator, smart and street-wise. But what can her character tell us about larger life issues, such a…

“Brains before bullets” – ancient and modern wisdom for “mechanics and motorcycle enthusiasts” Essential reading for fans of the show, this …

Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and…