{"product_id":"9780470398258","title":"The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy Hogwarts for Muggles","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHogwarts for Muggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Irwin | Gregory Bassham\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e 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 this series special. \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith publication timed to coincide with the release of the movie \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1),\u003c\/i\u003e this book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you a new perspective on \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e characters, plot lines, and themes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMakes a perfect companion to the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e books and movies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with interesting ideas and insights, \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal companion for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGREGORY BASSHAM\u003c\/b\u003e is chair of the Philosophy Department and a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is coeditor of the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit and Philosophy and has coedited The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy, The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy, and Basketball and Philosophy.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWILLIAM IRWIN\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 September 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470398258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310580068492,"sku":"9780470398258","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470398258_5263e928-5a5e-403e-8be5-3e7a6fa0939d.jpg?v=1780167329","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470398258","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}