{"product_id":"supernatural-and-philosophy-metaphysics-and-monsters-for-idjits-9781118615959","title":"Supernatural and Philosophy: Metaphysics and Monsters ... for Idjits","description":"No 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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGalen A. Foresman\u003c\/b\u003e is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he teaches ethics and critical thinking. He is the author of \"Why Batman Is Better than Superman\" in \u003ci\u003eBatman and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley, 2008) and \"What's Wrong with Camping?\" in \u003ci\u003eHalo and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e (2011). \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Irwin\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at King's College. 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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492375138578,"sku":"9781118615959","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_83594a44-192c-4883-be07-41c7e54e7ef6.jpg?v=1730586104","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/supernatural-and-philosophy-metaphysics-and-monsters-for-idjits-9781118615959","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}