{"product_id":"9781637700167","title":"Pokemon and Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePokémon is one of the most amazing pop culture phenomena of our epoch, with deep metaphysical roots and profound philosophical implications.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePokémon and Philosophy \u003c\/i\u003e celebrates this cultural icon while helping its readers unpack the hidden secrets of \u003ci\u003ePokémon\u003c\/i\u003e. In this collection of essays, modern-day philosophers examine and dissect the video game extravaganza. They explore its creators' original intent to entertain audiences, as well as examine the expansion of the \u003ci\u003ePokémon\u003c\/i\u003e empire and its various wide-reaching effects on Western popular culture. Using a collection of diverse backgrounds, cutting-edge arguments and convictions, \u003ci\u003ePokémon and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e encourages its readers to stay curious and to explore the world of \u003ci\u003ePokémon \u003c\/i\u003ea little further in our attempt to philosophically ‘catch ‘em all’!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the latest edition (#6) in our series, Pop Culture and Philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicolas Michaud\u003c\/b\u003e has edited \u003ci\u003eBatman, Superman, and Philosophy: Badass or Boyscout\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), \u003ci\u003eDiscworld and Philosophy: Reality Is Not What It Seems\u003ci\u003e (2016), and \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein and Philosophy: The Shocking Truth\u003c\/i\u003e (2013). He co-edited, with Jennifer Watkins, \u003ci\u003eIron Man vs. Captain America and Philosophy: Give Me Liberty or Keep Me Safe\u003c\/i\u003e (2018).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Carus Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2025-04-25","offer_id":46657260912895,"sku":"9781637700167","price":35.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/81Rbyon3l-L._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1741118153","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781637700167","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}