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An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO's Game of Thrones television series and the books that inspired it George R.R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a "e;good"e; king to usurp the throne of a "e;bad"e; one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals? Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Game of Thrones series Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of Game of Thrones Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creatures of Westeros, the incestuous relationship of Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtue and honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game of thrones Essential reading for fans, Game of Thrones and Philosophy will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series.
An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO'sGame of Thrones television series and the books thatinspired itGeorge R.R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epicfantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO televisionshow adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspiredfanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophicalquestions that arise in this complex, character-driven seriesincluding: Is it right for a "good" king to usurp the throne of a"bad" one and murder his family? How far should you go to protectyour family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medievalmores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feministideals?* Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Gameof Thrones series* Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, andthemes of Game of Thrones* Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modernAmerica to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creaturesof Westeros, the incestuous relationship of Jaime and CerseiLannister, and what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtueand honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game ofthronesEssential reading for fans, Game of Thrones andPhilosophy will enrich your experience of your favoritemedieval fantasy series.
FOREWORD by Elio M. Garcia and Linda Antonsson ixA RAVE N FROM HOUSE WI LEY: Editor's Note on Spoilers xiiiACKNOWLEDGMENTS: How I Was Spared from Having to Take the Black xvIntroduction: So What if Winter Is Coming? 1Henry JacobyPART ONE "YOU WIN OR YOU DIE"1 Maester Hobbes Goes to King's Landing 5Greg Littmann2 It Is a Great Crime to Lie to a King 19Don Fallis3 Playing the Game of Thrones: Some Lessons from Machiavelli 33Marcus Schulzke4 The War in Westeros and Just War Theory 49Richard H. CorriganPART TWO "THE THINGS I DO FOR LOVE"5 Winter Is Coming!: The Bleak Quest for Happiness in Westeros 63Eric J. Silverman6 The Death of Lord Stark: The Perils of Idealism 75David Hahn7 Lord Eddard Stark, Queen Cersei Lannister: Moral Judgments from Different Perspectives 87Albert J. J. Anglberger and Alexander Hieke8 It Would Be a Mercy: Choosing Life or Death in Westeros and Beyond the Narrow Sea 99Matthew TedescoPART THREE "WINTER IS COMING"9 Wargs, Wights, and Wolves That Are Dire: Mind and Metaphysics, Westeros Style 115Henry Jacoby10 Magic, Science, and Metaphysics in A Game of Thrones 129Edward Cox11 "You Know Nothing, Jon Snow": Epistemic Humility Beyond the Wall 142Abraham P. Schwab12 "Why Is the World So Full of Injustice?": Gods and the Problem of Evil 154Jaron Daniël SchoonePART FOUR "THE MAN WHO PASSES THE SENTENCE SHOULD SWING THE SWORD"13 Why Should Joffrey Be Moral If He Has Already Won the Game of Thrones? 169Daniel Haas14 The Moral Luck of Tyrion Lannister 183Christopher Robichaud15 Dany's Encounter with the Wild: Cultural Relativism in A Game of Thrones 194Katherine Tullman16 "There Are No True Knights": The Injustice of Chivalry 205Stacey GoguenPART FIVE "STICK THEM WITH THE POINTY END"17 Fate, Freedom, and Authenticity in A Game of Thrones 223Michael J. Sigrist18 No One Dances the Water Dance 236Henry Jacoby19 The Things I Do For Love: Sex, Lies, and Game Theory 250R. Shannon Duval20 Stop the Madness!: Knowledge, Power, and Insanity in A Song of Ice and Fire 264Chad William TimmCONTRIBUTORS: The Learned Lords and Ladies from beyond the Seven Kingdoms 279INDEX: From the Archives at Oldtown 287