William Irwin

Hit the lights and jump in the fire, you're about to enter the School of Rock! Today's lecture will be a crash course in brain surgery. This hard and fast lesson is taught by instructors who graduated from the old school - they actually paid $5.98 for The $5.98 EP. But back before these...

In Harry Potter and Philosophy, 17 philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and the most discerning muggles....

The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral development and corruption to religious faith and...

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 best-selling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical...

An engaging look at the philosophical underpinnings of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Avengers assemble! Tackling intriguing dilemmas and issues that no single great philosopher can withstand, this powerful book enlists the brainpower of an A-list team of history's most prominent thinkers to...

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...

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 is...

A philosophical exploration of Suzanne Collins' New York Times best-selling series Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire", but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. The post-apocalyptic world of Panem's 12 districts is a divided society on the...

The essential companion to Stieg Larsson's best-selling trilogy and director David Fincher's 2011 film adaptation. Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium Trilogy - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - is an international...

Untangle the complex web of philosophical dilemmas of Spidey and his world Since Stan Lee and Marvel introduced Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy 15 in 1962, everyone's favorite webslinger has had a long career in comics, graphic novels, cartoons, movies, and even on Broadway. In this book some of...

The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's best-selling Twilight series Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of...

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...

NEW BLOOD EDITION: Contains three new chapters from Season 3. The first look at the philosophical issues behind Charlaine Harris' New York Times best sellers The Southern Vampire Mysteries and the True Blood television series! Teeming with complex, mythical characters in the shape of...

The first look at the philosophy behind the Iron Man comics and movies 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 lies Tony Stark, brilliant inventor and eccentric...

Expanded and up-to-date-the ultimate guide that explores meaning and philosophy of all six seasons of Lost Lost is more than just a popular television show; it's a complex examination of meaningful philosophical questions. What does good versus evil mean on the island? Is it a coincidence that...