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1	Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'Oh! of Homer more books like this by William Irwin (Editor), Mark T Conard (Editor), Aeon J Skoble (Editor) A group of philosophers examines "The Simpsons"--beyond the jokes, the crudeness, and the attacks on society--as a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. They begin with an examination of the Simpson family, examine the ethics and themes of the show, and conclude with discussions of how the series reflects the work ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.87! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real more books like this by William Irwin (Editor) The cultural phenomenon known as the Matrix receives a philosophical examination, from the editor of THE SIMPSONS AND PHILOSOPHY and SEINFELD AND PHILOSOPHY. Here images and language from the Keanu Reeves sci-fi flick are used to redress more complicated philosophical precepts, with topics covering the nature of reality, pop culture, and religion. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality more books like this by William Evans, Jacqueline Thompson, Irwin H Rosenberg Exciting new evidence shows that the physiological functions that contribute to aging can be controlled--regardless of age or one's physical condition. Even previous couch potatoes can get started with only 50 minutes a day of aerobic exercise and strength training. Includes self-tests for every level of fitness. 23 line drawings; 40 graphs and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.85! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Harry Potter and Philosophy more books like this by David Baggett (Editor), Shawn Klein (Editor), William Irwin (Editor) Harry Potter has put a spell on millions of readers, and they all want to find out more about the deeper meaning of his adventures. In "Harry Potter and Philosophy," 17 experts in the field of philosophy unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, uncovering surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and for the most discerning muggles. see all copies from $4.46! new only from $6.67! \| first editions \| SVS
5	At the Edge of History more books like this by William Irwin Thompson Seminal works of cultural history that changed the way we think about ourselves. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.66! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul more books like this by Mark D White, Robert Arp, William Irwin Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery? Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions? Is Batman better than Superman? If everyone followed Batman's example, would Gotham be a better place? What is the Tao of the Bat? Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.91! \| SVS
7	Biomarkers: The 10 Determinants of Aging You Can Control more books like this by Irwin Rosenberg, M.D., William Evans, Jacqueline Thompson Based on exciting new research at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, this medically-proven program can slow down the aging process and add renewed strength and vitality to readers' lives--no matter what their age. Line drawings and graphs throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Critical Thinking: A Student's Introduction more books like this by Gregory Bassham This clear, learner-friendly text helps today's students bridge the gap between everyday culture and critical thinking. The text covers all the basics of critical thinking, beginning where students are, not where we think they should be. Its comprehensiveness allows instructors to tailor the material to their individual teaching styles, resulting ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
9	Coming Into Being: Artifacts and Texts in the Evolution of Consciousness more books like this by William Irwin Thompson In his bestselling The Time Falling Bodies Take to Light, William Irwin Thompson intrigued readers with his thoughts on mythology and sexuality. Now, Thompson takes the reader on a journey from the pre-verbal communications of early stone carvings to the writings of Marcel Proust and the rebirth of interest in the Taoist philosophy of Lao Tzu. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Time Falling Bodies Take to Light: Mythology, Sexuality, and the Origins of Culture more books like this by William Irwin Thompson In the opening passages of his classic book, The Time Falling Bodies Take to Light, William Irwin Thompson asks the question, "But what is myth that it returns to mind even when we would most escape it?" Acknowledging the pervasive power of myth to create and inform culture, Thompson answers this question by weaving descriptions of the human ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Living Spanish, Revised (CD/Book) more books like this by Living Language, Irwin Stern, Ph.D. Booklet included in the book/cassette or book/CD package of Living Spanish. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $66.75! \| SVS
12 view cover	Baseball and Philosophy more books like this by Eric Bronson (Editor), William Irwin (Editor) In this exploration of two major American pastimes (watching baseball and thinking about it), 18 professors--some from the new field devoted to the philosophy of sport, others unapologetic baseball fans--explore the sport's deeper aspects. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.40! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing more books like this by William Irwin Careful scrutiny of the world's most infamous nobodies yields an unlikely survey of key elements of Western philosophy. The subject matter of Irwin's collection--14 essays from philosophy professors who are also Seinfeld aficionados--ranges from Plato to Kierkegaard, George to Elaine, Being to Nothingness in an attempt to flesh out some ... see all copies from $4.75! new only from $9.91! \| SVS
14	To Rule the Night: The Discovery Voyage of Astronaut Jim Irwin, more books like this by James B. Irwir, James B. Irwin, William A. Emerson see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	The Intellectual Adventure of Ancient Man: An Essay of Speculative Thought in the Ancient Near East more books like this by Henri Frankfort, William A Irwin, John A Wilson The people in ancient times the phenomenal world was teeming with life; the thunderclap, the sudden shadow, the unknown and eerie clearing in the wood, all were living things. This unabridged edition traces the fascinating history of thought from the pre-scientific, personal concept of a "humanized" world to the achievement of detached ... see all copies from $2.15! new only from $35.97!
16	Revelation: The Birth of a New Age more books like this by David Spangler see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
17	Gaia, a Way of Knowing: Political Implications of the New Biology more books like this by William Irwin Thompson Thompson brings together a collection of essays on the Gaia hypothesis by such authors as atmospheric scientist James Lovelock, biologist Lynn Margulis, cybernetic biologist Henry Atlan, and others. The suggestion is that for the first time since Newton, we have the chance to create a new ecology of consciousness, the basis for a new political and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	Imaginary Landscape: Making Worlds of Myth and Science more books like this by William Irwin Thompson In a demythologized world, William Thompson finds that the power of myth is being restored at the leading edge of science. Myths that have been created by us are not merely parables but rather the wisdom of past and perhaps more observant generations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.93! \| first editions
19	The American Replacement of Nature more books like this by William Irwin Thompson In a philosopher's pioneering examination of the marketplace, Thompson shows us new ways of understanding the "commodities" of late 20th-century capitalism such as time, space, sound, and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.08! \| first editions
20	Time Falling Bodies Take to Light more books like this by William Irwin Thompson For Thompson, myth is the history of the human soul, the creation of symbols that express the primal form of male and female power. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.94! \| first editions
21	Passages about Earth: An Exploration of the New Planetary Culture more books like this by William I Thompson see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22 view cover	Transforming History: A Curriculum for Cultural Evolution more books like this by William Irwin Thompson Education is now at the fore of many Americans' concerns. But education is about more than teaching children how to function in life. It is a means of transmitting both a culture and a heritage. In this dynamic and far-reaching work, William Irwin Thompson, one of today's most innovative interdisciplinary thinkers, talks about how to transform a ... see all copies from $2.10! new only from $6.02!
23	Islands Out of Time: A Memoir of the Last Days of Atlantis: A Metafiction more books like this by William Irwin Thompson see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.90! \| first editions
24	Gaia 2: Emergence: The New Science of Becoming more books like this by William Irwin Thompson (Editor) This exciting volume brings together an international gathering of scientists and philosophers concerned with the fate of our planet. Based on a conference held in Perugia, Italy, this collection of papers and symposia confirms Heisenberg's saying that "real science" is made in the conversations of scientists. In it, we see what is perhaps the ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $19.00! \| first editions
25	Pacific shift more books like this by William Irwin Thompson see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.48! \| signed copies \| first editions

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