An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO's Game of Thrones television series and the books that inspired it George R.R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a "good" king to usurp the throne of a "bad" one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals? Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Game of Thrones series Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of Game of Thrones Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creatures of Westeros, the incestuous relationship of Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtue and honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game of thrones Essential reading for fans, Game of Thrones and Philosophy will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series.

亨利·雅各比（Henry Jacoby）,雅各比家族（族语是，人人都在说谎）的亨利爵士是一位禅师。他在格林威尔的北卡州东卡罗林那大学（East Carolina University）教授哲学，研究思维哲学、语言、宗教以及道德观。他是《<豪斯医生>粉丝升级手册》（已被翻译成九种语言）的主编。在学术界，他不幸地被称作“系主任杀手”，当然这里有必要强调，他不像弑君者那样有个邪恶的双胞胎姐姐。

格雷格·李特曼（Greg Littmann）是来自铁群岛那陡峭的要塞来劫掠船只及岸边城镇的海盗蛮族。他的舰队远达北卡罗林那的海岸，在那里他们围攻教堂山的北卡罗林那大学（University of North Carolina），直到他们得到足够战利品并获得了一个博士学位。在胜利的鼓舞下，格雷格频繁地造访美国，侵袭爱德华兹维尔的南伊利诺伊大学（Southern Illinois University）达一个学期之久。在那里，他大开杀戒并教授批判性思考、媒体伦理、形而上学和思维哲学。最终，他宣称得到该大学的助理教授之位。以这个要塞为据点，他在形而上学和逻辑哲学方面发表了许多文章。此外，他还爱好《生活大爆炸》、《绝命毒师》、《神秘博士》、《福尔摩斯》、《终结者》以及《行尸走肉》。