Reddit reviews Game of Thrones and Philosophy: Logic Cuts Deeper Than Swords
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I agree with this wholeheartedly. Ned is a good representation of a deontologist (an ethical theory proposed by Immanuel Kant). To anyone looking for a decent over-view of some of the philosophy featured in the series check out this
I've been reading Game of Thrones and Philosophy, and early on in the book the author highligts Dany's core beliefs about magic and how closely she keeps it in her thoughts. She takes the maegi's prophecy close, and [ADwD](/b "and the Green Graces") amongst others related to her family lineage; they're close and held tight. When [ASoS](/b "Jorah is punted"), it's a fulfilment of a prophecy but when the incident happened, I wasn't surprised she recalled the maegi almost like it guided her decision in the first place. When she ate the heart for Drogo, she recognized the political and social advantage to it, but also believed in the spiritual aspect. Failure to finish it meant the prophecy would be false for her, and her entire reason d'etre would have been a lie. For this she wears the belief in foresight and magic like armor, as duty and honor did for Eddard.
A place like the House of the Undying prays on people who divination inclined like Dany. When a man or women holds just a small place in their heart for the higher mysteries, the Warlocks can achieve power and gain respect (although wide spread loathing). For this reason, I feel that is why they are not as powerful globally as the Lord of Fire; they can achieve their aims in Qarth because of their roots.
Dany escaped partly by Drogon and her realizing the limits of the warlocks hold on her --in the book, at least, the show credits the dragons entirely. The warlocks found and exploited her belief in magic early on, put her to the test, and lost gravely. It seems no noble born leader gets to the age of 25 without defeating some savage opponents, and at 16 we get to see first hand her path to greater glory. History's own Alexander didn't conquer nations without a good Prophecy or two.
>Jerusalem instead opened its gates in surrender, and according to Josephus, Alexander was shown the book of Daniel's prophecy, presumably chapter 8, which described a mighty Greek king who would conquer the Persian Empire. He spared Jerusalem and pushed south into Egypt.[82]
Blackwell publishes books about philosophy as it relates to different pop culture series.
Ex: Game of Thrones and Philosophy: Logic Cuts Deeper than Swords
Edit: I know it's not a video, but I found them easily digestible as a philosophy novice and they have a wide variety of genres to catch anyone's interest.
This one. http://smile.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-Philosophy-Deeper-Swords/dp/1118161998
I just started A Clash of Kings today. Would love to have this philosophy book to further dig into the series. Used is totally okay! You ALL still have Zoidberg!
I've been working my way through this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1118161998/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
It compares different themes and elements of aGoT with the works and teaching of great minds such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, and many more. It's not bad at all. The majority of it doesn't spoil anything past the first book/season, but there are a few chapters it warns not to read without having read further into the series.
Is this the right one?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1118161998/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
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