The ultimate Game of Thrones and philosophy : you think or die by Silverman, Eric J., editor; Arp, Robert, editor instant download

The ultimate Game of Thrones and philosophy : you think or die by Silverman, Eric J., editor; Arp, Robert, editor instant download

1 online resource (297 pages), The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy treats fans to dozens of new essays by experts who examine philosophical questions raised by the Game of Thrones story. This ultimate analysis provides the most comprehensive discussion to date and engages the Game of Thrones universe through the end of Season Six of the HBO series. Ned Stark, Tyrion Lannister, Jon Snow, Joffrey, Cersei, Brienne, Arya, Stannis, and many other characters are used to apply the traditional philosophical questions that everyone faces. How should political leaders be chosen in Westeros and beyond? Is power merely an illusion? Is it immoral to enjoy overly violent and sexual stories like Game of Thrones? How should morally ambiguous individuals such as Jamie Lannister: The Kingslayer and Savior of King's Landing be evaluated? Can anyone be trusted in a society like Westeros? What rules should govern sexual relationships in a world of love, incest, rape, and arranged marriage? How does disability shape identity for individuals like Tyrion, Bran, and others? How would one know whether there is a God in the Game of Thrones universe and what he is like?, Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-262) and index, Arya Stark as a rough hero -- Ned Stark: one man in ten thousand -- There's only one god and his name is Death -- Tyrion's humor -- Guilty of being a dwarf -- Jaime the savior -- Jon Snow, a misshapen Christ figure -- Brienne and the struggle for recognition -- Varys's riddle--where does power come from? -- How to be free -- The iron bank will have its due -- Margaery for queen! -- Bran, Hodor, and disability in Westeros -- The gods hate incest -- Joffrey on the couch -- Hope for bastards and sand snakes -- Sex, consent, and rape in Westeros -- Gods and beetles -- Prophetic foreknowledge in Game of Thrones -- Cersei, Sansa, and the problem of evil -- Stannis--knight of faith or tragic hero? -- The many-faced god and Indian philosophy -- How can we know…