Browse by category
Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality by William Irwin
24.99 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands. Dubbed "the Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone , they helped to define a genre with classic songs like "Paranoid", "Iron Man", and "War Pigs", ...Show more
The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke by Dean Kowalski & William Irwin
24.99 NZD
Category: Philosophy | Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
This is a lighthearted meditation on the philosophical quandaries of the hit television show "The Big Bang Theory". Ever wonder what Aristotle might say about the life Sheldon Cooper leads? Why Thomas Hobbes would applaud the roommate agreement? Who Immanuel Kant would treat with "haughty derision" for ...Show more
The Big Lebowski and Philosophy: Keeping Your Mind Limber with Abiding Wisdom by William Irwin
24.99 NZD
Category: Philosophy
Celebrate the Dude with an abiding look at the philosophy behind The Big Lebowski Is the Dude a bowling-loving stoner or a philosophical genius living the good life? Naturally, it's the latter, and The Big Lebowski and Philosophy explains why. Enlisting the help of great thinkers like Plato and Nietzsch ...Show more
The Hobbit and Philosophy: for When You've Lost Your Dwarves, Your Wizard, and Your Way by William Irwin
25.99 NZD
Category: Philosophy | Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
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 Journey J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of the best-loved fantasy books of all time and the enchanting "prequel" to The Lor ...Show more
0 - 3 of 4