Big Lebowski Philosophy (Irwin William)(Paperback)

Big Lebowski Philosophy (Irwin William)(Paperback)

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

The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke (Irwin William)(Paperback)

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

House and Philosophy: Everybody Lies (Irwin William)(Paperback)

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

The Big Lebowski (Tyree J. M.)(Paperback)

The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'Oh! of Homer (Irwin William)(Paperback)

This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons TV s favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical

Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser (Irwin William)(Paperback)

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

Black Sabbath and Philosophy: Mastering Reality (Irwin William)(Paperback)

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

The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles (Irwin William)(Paperback)

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

True Detective and Philosophy: A Deeper Kind of Darkness (Irwin William)(Paperback)

Investigating the trail of philosophical leads in HBO's chilling True Detective series, an elite team of philosophers examine far-reaching riddles including human pessimism, Rust's anti-natalism, the problem of evil, and the 'flat circle'. The first book dedicated to exploring the far-reaching

Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing (Irwin William)(Paperback)

How is Jerry like Socrates? Is it rational for George to 'do the opposite?' Would Simone de Beauvoir say that Elaine is a feminist? Is Kramer stuck in Kierkegaard's aesthetic stage? Seinfeld and Philosophy is both an enlightening look at the most popular sitcom of the decade and an entertaining

Doctor Strange and Philosophy: The Other Book of Forbidden Knowledge (Irwin William)(Paperback)

Explore the mind and world of the brilliant neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Stephen StrangeEssays from two-dozen philosophers illuminate how essential philosophical concepts, including existentialism, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, combine to make Doctor Strange one of the most

Lego and Philosophy: Constructing Reality Brick by Brick (Irwin William)(Paperback)

How profound is a little plastic building block? It turns out the answer is 'very' 22 chapters explore philosophy through the world of LEGO which encompasses the iconic brick itself as well as the animated televisions shows, feature films, a vibrant adult fan base with over a dozen yearly

Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul (Irwin William)(Paperback)

Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery? Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions? Is Batman better than Superman? If everyone followed Batman's example, would Gotham be a better place? What is the Tao of the Bat? Batman is one of the most complex

Philosophy of Mind (Jaworski William)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Mind introduces readers to one of the liveliest fields in contemporary philosophy by discussing mind-body problems and the various solutions to them. It provides a detailed yet balanced overview of the entire field that enables readers to jump immediately into current debates. Treats

The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK)(Paperback)

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners

Philosophy of Language - A Contemporary Introduction (Lycan William G)(Paperback / softback)

Now in its third edition, Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction introduces students to the main issues and theories in twenty-first-century philosophy of language, focusing specifically on linguistic phenomena. Author William G. Lycan structures the book into four general parts. Part

The Abide Guide: Living Like Lebowski (Benjamin Oliver)(Paperback)

Learn to live like a Lebowski with the ultimate guide to life from the founders of the Church of the Latter-Day Dude. THE DUDE ABIDES. . . AND NOW YOU CAN TOO When you seek salvation from this stressed out, uptight world, there's only one man to go to for guidance--the Dude. At once helpful, funny

Shrek! (Steig William)(Paperback)

Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig's SHREK , a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinary, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the planet is

Irwin & Rippe's Manual of Intensive Care Medicine (Irwin Richard S.)(Paperback)

Irwin & Rippe's Manual of Intensive Care Medicine has established itself as an invaluable reference for students, interns, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, nurses, and respiratory care practitioners working in the critical care medicine environment. Known for its

Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings (Edelglass William)(Paperback)

The Buddhist philosophical tradition is vast, internally diverse, and comprises texts written in a variety of canonical languages. It is hence often difficult for those with training in Western philosophy who wish to approach this tradition for the first time to know where to start, and difficult

The Big Man (McIlvanney William)(Paperback)

The big man is Dan Scoular, a legend of physical prowess in a decaying Ayrshire mining community. When a bare-knuckle fight offers both money and a purpose, he finds it turns into a monumental struggle to keep his heritage and integrity

Philosophy in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic (Groothuis Douglas)(Paperback)

Philosophy is not a closed club or a secret society. It's for anyone who thinks big questions are worth talking about. To get us started, Douglas Groothuis unpacks seven pivotal sentences from the history of western philosophy--a few famous, all short, none trivial. Included are: 'The unexamined

Socrates (Prior William J.)(Paperback)

Socrates is one the most important thinkers in western philosophy, yet he remains enigmatic, having left behind no works of his own. Instead, his thought is understood primarily through the work of his followers, particularly Plato. Yet Plato's dialogues can offer conflicting portraits of Socrates

How to Teach Philosophy to Your Dog - A Quirky Introduction to the Big Questions in Philosophy (McGowan Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

Your best friend deserves to know the secrets of how to live a good life,