Irwin: 417 books
Green Lantern and Philosophy
No Evil Shall Escape this Book
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2011
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 recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of...
The Ultimate South Park and Philosophy
Respect My Philosophah!
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2013
Enlightenment from the South Park gang faster than you can say, "Screw you guys, I'm going home"!
The Ultimate South Park and Philosophy: Respect My Philosophah! presents a compilation of serious philosophical reflections on the twisted insights voiced by characters in TV’s most...
Inception and Philosophy
Because It's Never Just a Dream
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2011
A philosophical look at the movie Inception and its brilliant metaphysical puzzles
Is the top still spinning? Was it all a dream? In the world of Christopher Nolan's four-time Academy Award-winning movie, people can share one another's dreams and alter their beliefs and thoughts. Inception...
Iron Man and Philosophy
Facing the Stark Reality
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2010
The first look at the philosophy behind the Iron Man comics and movies, timed for the release of Iron Man 2 in March 2010
On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforward superhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. But beneath the shiny armor and flashy technology...
Terminator and Philosophy
I'll Be Back, Therefore I Am
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2009
A timely book that uses science fiction to provoke reflection and discussion on philosophical issues
From the nature of mind to the ethics of AI and neural enhancement, science fiction thought experiments fire the philosophical imagination, encouraging us to think outside of the box about classic...
Arrested Development and Philosophy
They've Made a Huge Mistake
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2011
A smart philosophical look at the cult hit television show, Arrested Development
Arrested Development earned six Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, critical acclaim, and a loyal cult following—and then it was canceled. Fortunately, this book steps into the void left by the show's premature...
30 Rock and Philosophy
We Want to Go to There
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2010
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...
BioShock and Philosophy
Irrational Game, Rational Book
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2015
Considered a sign of the ‘coming of age’ of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically...
Ender's Game and Philosophy
The Logic Gate is Down
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2013
A threat to humanity portending the end of our species lurks in the cold recesses of space. Our only hope is an eleven-year-old boy.
Celebrating the long-awaited release of the movie adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s novel about highly trained child geniuses fighting a race of invading aliens,...
Doctor Strange and Philosophy
The Other Book of Forbidden Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2018
Explore the mind and world of the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Stephen Strange
Marvel Comics legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko first introduced Doctor Stephen Strange to the world in 1963—and his spellbinding adventures have wowed comic book fans ever since. Over fifty...
The Free Market Existentialist
Capitalism without Consumerism
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2015
Incisive and engaging, The Free Market Existentialist proposes a new philosophy that is a synthesis of existentialism, amoralism, and libertarianism.
Argues that Sartre’s existentialism fits better with capitalism than with Marxism
Serves as a rallying cry for a new alternative, a minimal state...
The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy
More Moments of Zen, More Indecision Theory
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2013
Savor moments of Zen like never before, with our Senior Philosophical Correspondents
The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy is revised, expanded, and updated to probe deeper than ever before the philosophical significance of the quintessential “fake” news show of the 21st century.
Features...
by William Irwin
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2016
Don Jenkins wants a divorce from the United States. He’s tired of a government that can't balance its budget but thinks it can dictate how much soda he should drink. Combining political intrigue and political theory, Free Dakota explores the new possibilities when Don follows the call of a charismatic...
by Charles Kellogg Field, Will Irwin
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2011
Genius has been defined as a capacity for taking pains.