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Mr. Monk and Philosophy: The Curious Case of the Defective Detective
Edited by D. E. Wittkower
Vol. 46 in the Popular Culture and Philosophy® series
In this carefully and neatly organized collection of eighteen chapters divided into exactly six groups of precisely three chapters each, authors ask how Adrian Monk solves his cases, why he is the way he is, how he thinks, and what we can learn from him.
The Red Sox and Philosophy: Green Monster Meditations
Edited by Michael Macomber
Foreword by Dick Bresciani
Vol. 48 in the Popular Culture and Philosophy® series
A unique philosophical experience for the die-hard Red Sox fan.
This Is Ethical Theory
Jan Narveson
Both an introduction to ethical theory for first-time readers and an exposition of Narveson's own theory, this book distinguishes between a more general subject that may be called ethics and moral theory in particular. Narveson is at once clear and precise in his treatment of the many explanations of right and wrong.
World of Warcraft and Philosophy: Wrath of the Philosopher King
Edited by Luke Cuddy and John Nordlinger
Vol. 45 in the Popular Culture and Philosophy® series
"Finally, something Horde and Alliance alike can enjoy! Log off and curl up with World of Warcraft and Philosophy: you’ll level up your Intellect for better boasting at your next guild party and cocktail party alike"
—Ian Bogost, author of Unit Operations: An Approach to Videogame Criticism
Led Zeppelin and Philosophy: All Will Be Revealed
Edited by Scott Calef
Vol. 44 in the Popular Culture and Philosophy® series
"Each chapter is driven by an unquenchable thirst for Zeppelin knowledge and pulls the reader deeper into the world of Led Zeppelin . . ."
—Dave Lewis, author of Led Zeppelin: The Concert Files and editor of the Tight But Loose magazine and website
The Golden Compass and Philosophy: God Bites the Dust
Edited by Richard Greene and Rachel Robison
Vol. 43 in the Popular Culture and Philosophy® series
"So many opportunities for fresh reflection on the human spirit, good and evil, freedom of thought, and church authority are boldly taken up by the fascinating chapters in The Golden Compass and Philosophy."
—John R. Shook, author of A Companion to Pragmatism
Supervillains and Philosophy: Sometimes, Evil Is Its Own Reward
Edited by Ben Dyer
Vol. 42 in the Popular Culture and Philosophy® series
"A terrific book, filled with thoughtful discussions, intelligent insights, and an engaging dash of humor. . . . and a necessary addition to the library of any student of today's graphic novels."
—Robert Weinberg, co-author of The Science of Supervillains
Peter Singer Under Fire: The Moral Iconoclast Faces His Critics
Edited by Jeffrey A. Schaler
"Peter Singer once again does the impossible. . . . there is ample material here to excite, enrage, or challenge any reader, and not merely those who are already well versed in philosophy."
—David Detmer, author of Sartre Explained
