{"product_id":"supernatural-and-philosophy-metaphysics-and-monsters-for-idjits-paperback","title":"Supernatural and Philosophy: Metaphysics and Monsters ... for Idjits - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGalen A. Foresman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo doubt the years hunting monsters and saving the universe have had their toll on the Winchesters, but their toughest and most gruesome battles are contained in this book. Think Lucifer was diabolically clever? Think again. No son is more wayward than the one who squanders his intellect and academic career pursuing questions as poignant as \"Half-awesome? That's full-on good, right?\" Gathered here for the first time since the formation of Purgatory, a collection of research so arcane and horrific that it would make even the late, great Bobby Singer blush.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSupernatural and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e tackles all the big ideas in the long-running hit show \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, and Lucifer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA unique collection of insights into the many philosophical, religious, and paranormal topics in the hit TV show, \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible treatment of thorny issues for a general audience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by philosophical fans of the show, for philosophical fans of the show\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose unfamiliar with the show will still find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributors tackle issues ranging from the biological classifications of monsters, to the epistemological problems of ghost hunting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan angels be atheists?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan monsters be moral?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat's the point of Hell?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow is natural different from supernatural?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Hell a democracy with warm weather?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupernatural and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e introduces fans of the show to the big philosophical topics relating to the long-running hit show \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, covering thorny issues in a fun and accessible way. Contributors, themselves philosophical fans of \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, tackle issues ranging from the biological classifications of monsters, to the epistemological problems of ghost hunting, as well as the ultimate questions of life, love, and the moral issues involved in the killing of blood-sucking monsters. Like the great Bobby Singer himself, fans can pore over this tomb, containing essays pertaining to the archaic and monstrous themes of character formation, ethics, and why shows like \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e would ever entertain a rational, scientific mind. Even those unfamiliar with the show will find fascinating insights into Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, God, Lucifer, and Good and Evil. This unique collection of diverse philosophical essays is written for those who love the self-effacing style of the show's humor, wit, and self-reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGalen A. 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He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e and has overseen recent titles including \u003ci\u003eSuperman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Sabbath and Philosophy, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.04 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447743201458,"sku":"9781118615959","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/1fdede6ebfc01faed05120ff5e7aa2c4.webp?v=1778745035","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/supernatural-and-philosophy-metaphysics-and-monsters-for-idjits-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}