1. Football and Philosophy: Going Deep

Editor(s): Michael W. Austin

Football and Philosophy forays into some time honored issues as it considers the philosophy
of winning in light of the NFL's most legendary coach, Vince Lombardi, and contemplates the
concepts of sportsmanship, virtue, friendship, and failure. While the book is unafraid to tackle
serious topics, toughing on ethics, religion, and the nature of reality itself, the collection is
designed to be accessible for any interested reader and was written, first and foremost,
for fans of the game.


2. Steven Spielberg and Philosophy: We're Gonna Need A Bigger Book

Editor(s): Dean A. Kowalski

Dean A. Kowalski's Steven Spielberg and Philosophy is like a remarkable conversation after a night
at the movie theater, offering new insights and unexpected observations about the director's most
admired films. Applying various philosophical principles to the movies, the book explores such topics
as the moral demands of parenthood in War of the Worlds; the ultimate unknowability of the "other"
in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Schindler's List; the relationship between nature and morality
in Jurassic Park; the notion of consciousness in A.I.: Artificial Intelligence; issues of war theory and
ethics in Munich; and the foundation of human rights in Amistad. Using Spielberg's films as a platform
for discussing these concepts, the authors contemplate questions that genuinely surprise the reader,
offering penetrating insights that will be welcomed by film critics, philosophers, and fans alike.


3. The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film

Author(s): Steven M. Sanders

"In The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film, Steven Sanders and company guide us through apocalyptic
visions of robotic rampages and mysterious journeys through space and time, stopping along the way
for philosophical snapshots that enhance the tour."
-- Eric Bronson, editor of Poker and Philosophy: Pocket Rockets and Philosopher Kin


4. The Philosophy of the X-Files

Editor(s): Dean A. Kowalski

In The Philosophy of The X-Files, Dean A. Kowalski has gathered a remarkable cast of contributors to
shed light on the philosophical mysteries of the television show The X-Files. With sections devoted to
the show's credos, such as "The Truth Is Out There," individual characters, and specific episodes, The
Philosophy of The X-Files illuminates the philosophical assumptions and presuppositions of the show
as well as presents discussions through the show to help the reader better understand philosophy
and philosophical inquiry.

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