{"product_id":"the-godfather-and-philosophy-9781637700372","title":"The Godfather and Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Godfather and Philosophy is a collection of twenty-eight chapters by philosophers that explore the ethical and metaphysical themes of the The Godfather novels and movies. The book addresses issues such as the immigrant experience, ethics and the law, moral corruption, private justice, organized crime, and the American Dream, among others, and is aimed at thoughtful fans of the franchise. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carus Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Godfather and Philosophy is a captivating collection of twenty-eight chapters, penned by esteemed philosophers, who delve into the ethical and metaphysical themes explored in the iconic The Godfather novels and movies. This philosophical exploration begins with the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo and the 1972 cinematic masterpiece directed by Francis Ford Coppola.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Godfather saga has left an indelible mark on American cinema, storytelling, and the broader realm of popular culture. This book, specifically crafted for thoughtful fans of the The Godfather franchise, addresses a range of provocative philosophical questions. These chapters explore the immigrant experience in America, the intricate relationship between ethics and the law, the nature of moral corruption, the concept of private justice and vigilantism, the complexities of organized crime and the American Dream, the themes of betrayal and forgiveness, the interplay between religion and family values, the challenges of escaping a dysfunctional way of life, and the uncertain implications of vice laws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoshua Heter, a philosophy professor at Jefferson College in Missouri, brings his expertise to the forefront as the co-editor of Punk Rock and Philosophy (2022). Meanwhile, Richard Greene, a philosophy professor at Weber State University in Utah, has authored the definitive and highly acclaimed book, Spoiler Alert! (It's a Book about the Philosophy of Spoilers) (2019).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their thoughtful and insightful contributions, these philosophers invite readers to engage in a deeper exploration of the profound themes woven within the The Godfather universe, offering a philosophical lens that adds depth and complexity to our understanding of this iconic cultural phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781637700372\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44566778151162,"sku":"9781637700372","price":13.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1694788398455_book.jpg?v=1694861277","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-godfather-and-philosophy-9781637700372","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}