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Avatar and Philosophy

Author : George A. Dunn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118886763
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Avatar and Philosophy written by George A. Dunn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Cameron’s critically acclaimed movie Avatar was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology. But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us insights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and the relationship between mind and body? Can getting to know the Na’vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to “see” both our world and ourselves in new ways? Avatar and Philosophy is a revealing journey through the world of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themes raised by James Cameron’s groundbreaking film Explores philosophical issues such as religion, morality, aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body, environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war theory Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie, including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fans of Avatar themselves Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessible manner that will appeal to all levels of readers With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the ideal entry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans and newcomers alike

The Philosophy of Avatar

Author : Joshua Fagan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (971 download)

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Download or read book The Philosophy of Avatar written by Joshua Fagan and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would Aristotle think of Team Avatar? How would Plato view the Fire Lord? Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most popular and acclaimed works of the last several decades. Using the classic structure of a magical hero fighting against a tyrannical emperor, Avatar creates an inquisitive, empathetic narrative about redemption and renewal in the aftermath of a debilitating war that has raged for a century. Through its three seasons and sixty-one episodes, Avatar contemplates not only what it means to be just, but what it means to build a just society. It interrogates our relationships with each other, with ourselves, and with our natural environment. Viewing Avatar from the perspective of philosophers past and present, The Philosophy of Avatar demonstrates how the show offers both timeless and timely wisdom. The show carries the spirits of both the ancient Athenian teacher Plato and the modern American environmentalist Rachel Carson. Just as Avatar warns against drawing wisdom from only one source, The Philosophy of Avatar takes care to examine the series from a variety of perspectives so as to better demonstrate the wisdom it can offer about understanding ourselves and our world. Whether you're an Avatar fan or a philosophy aficionado, The Philosophy of Avatar will delight and challenge you. Joshua Fagan is a critic, novelist, and essayist from Colorado Springs. Since 2016, he has written extensively about Avatar. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the science-fiction magazine Orion's Belt. His YouTube channel has received over one million views.

Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy

Author : Helen De Cruz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119809827
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy written by Helen De Cruz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would our world be a better place if some of us were benders? Can Katara repair the world through care? Is Toph a disability pride icon? What does it mean for Zuko to be bad at being good? Can we tell whether uncle Iroh is a fool or a sage? The world is out of sorts. The four nations, Water, Earth, Fire, and Air, are imbalanced because of the unrelenting conquest of the Fire Nation. The only one who can restore balance to the world is the Avatar. On the face of it, Avatar: The Last Airbender is a story about a lone superhero. However, saving the world is a team effort, embodied in Team Avatar, aka the Gaang. Aang needs help from his friends and tutors, even from non-human animals. Through the teachings of Guru Pathik and Huu he comes to realize that though the world and its nations seem separate, we are all one people. We all have the same roots and we are all branches of the same tree. Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy brings to the fore the Eastern, Western, and Indigenous philosophies that are implicit in the show. Following Uncle Iroh’s advice that it is important to draw wisdom from many traditions, this volume features contributions by experts on Buddhist, Daoist, Confucian, and Indigenous schools of thought, next to focusing on Western classical authors such as Plotinus, Kant, and Merleau-Ponty. The volume is also unique in drawing on less common traditions such as black abolitionism, anarchism, and the philosophy of martial arts. Intertwining experience and reflection, ATLA and Philosophy helps readers to deeply engage with today’s burning questions, such as how to deal with ecological destruction, the aftermath of colonialism and genocide, and wealth inequality, using the tools from a wide range of philosophical traditions.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar

Author : Jeffrey Armstrong
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439197024
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar written by Jeffrey Armstrong and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a divine reason the word "Avatar" emerged at the forefront of popular culture? Discover the original Avatars and learn how their ancient wisdom can change the way you view the world. Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar speaks to anyone concerned with the sustainability of Mother Earth, the role of elders in our society, the seemingly unconsciousness of science and corporations, and the subtleties of unseen realities, resulting in spiritual growth, a deeper relationship with nature, and a better world for all. An avatar is a manifestation of the Supreme Being—usually in human form—that descends from the transcendental realm to Earth to heal the planet and restore peace and harmony by eliminating the harmful souls that prey on Mother Earth. In Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar, Vedic expert and teacher Jeffrey Armstrong explains the ancient Indian wisdoms embodied in the word “avatar,” and that behind the notion of avatar is a view that sees the sacredness of all life and the soul of all beings as eternal—meant for freedom and made of divine essence.

Avatar-Philosophy (and -Religion) or FAITHEISM

Author : Edmond Wright
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1845403193
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book Avatar-Philosophy (and -Religion) or FAITHEISM written by Edmond Wright and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-06-10 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you prepared, either as an atheist or a religious believer, to have your ideas of God, the self, other people, the body, the soul, spirituality, and faith challenged in an unexpected and original way? Here is a book that moves out from under and away from the received notions of those ponderous topics, whether or not you believe in the divine. The author is a confessed atheist but one who rejects the approach of Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Michel Onfray and the rest when they depart from their justifiable criticisms of the historical record of the established creeds and endeavour to rubbish what faith could actually be. The book takes its origin from an exploration of the idea of an avatar; the writing of it was stimulated by seeing the Cameron film, though it subjects that film itself to an assessment of its hidden assumptions. The book finally arrives at specific recommendations for our time, ones to which the argument of the book has been directed throughout.

Avatar and Philosophy

Author : George A. Dunn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047094031X
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Avatar and Philosophy written by George A. Dunn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Cameron’s critically acclaimed movie Avatar was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology. But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us insights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and the relationship between mind and body? Can getting to know the Na’vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to “see” both our world and ourselves in new ways? Avatar and Philosophy is a revealing journey through the world of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themes raised by James Cameron’s groundbreaking film Explores philosophical issues such as religion, morality, aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body, environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war theory Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie, including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fans of Avatar themselves Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessible manner that will appeal to all levels of readers With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the ideal entry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans and newcomers alike

Avatar and Nature Spirituality

Author : Bron Taylor
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN 13 : 1554588804
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book Avatar and Nature Spirituality written by Bron Taylor and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avatar and Nature Spirituality explores the cultural and religious significance of James Cameron’s film Avatar (2010), one of the most commercially successful motion pictures of all time. Its success was due in no small measure to the beauty of the Pandora landscape and the dramatic, heart-wrenching plight of its nature-venerating inhabitants. To some audience members, the film was inspirational, leading them to express affinity with the film’s message of ecological interdependence and animistic spirituality. Some were moved to support the efforts of indigenous peoples, who were metaphorically and sympathetically depicted in the film, to protect their cultures and environments. To others, the film was politically, ethically, or spiritually dangerous. Indeed, the global reception to the film was intense, contested, and often confusing. To illuminate the film and its reception, this book draws on an interdisciplinary team of scholars, experts in indigenous traditions, religious studies, anthropology, literature and film, and post-colonial studies. Readers will learn about the cultural and religious trends that gave rise to the film and the reasons these trends are feared, resisted, and criticized, enabling them to wrestle with their own views, not only about the film but about the controversy surrounding it. Like the film itself, Avatar and Nature Spirituality provides an opportunity for considering afresh the ongoing struggle to determine how we should live on our home planet, and what sorts of political, economic, and spiritual values and practices would best guide us.

I See You

Author : Ellen Grabiner
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786490276
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book I See You written by Ellen Grabiner and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the blockbuster film Avatar, science fiction and the technological prowess of director James Cameron meet in a heady concoction that, while visually ravishing, could easily be dismissed as “eye candy.” While critics most frequently acclaimed its breakthrough 3-D technology, close scrutiny of the film raises provocative questions about the relationship between mind and body, appearance and reality. It brings into focus the relationships of humans to their technology, their planet, and each other and highlights the nature and potential of film itself. This work explores the theoretical and philosophical issues brought to bear in Avatar, exploring the spaces between human and machine; technology and nature; chick flick and action-adventure; and old-fashioned storytelling and cutting-edge technology. Central to the book’s analysis is an examination of the extent to which Avatar melds the seer and the seen, illuminating an alternative visual paradigm. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Avatar

Author : Maria Wilhelm
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007342446
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Avatar written by Maria Wilhelm and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2009 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the world of the Avatar film, written as a manual.

Everything Is God

Author : Jay Michaelson
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780834824003
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Everything Is God written by Jay Michaelson and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exploration of the radical, yet ancient, idea that everything and everyone is God will transform how you understand your life and the nature of religion itself. While God is conventionally viewed as an entity separate from us, there are some Jews—Kabbalists, Hasidim, and their modern-day heirs—who assert that God is not separate from us at all. In this nondual view, everyone and everything manifests God. For centuries a closely guarded secret of Kabbalah, nondual Judaism is a radical reorientation of religious life that is increasingly influencing mainstream Judaism today. Writer and scholar Jay Michaelson presents a wide-ranging and compelling explanation of nondual Judaism: what it is, its traditional and contemporary sources, its historical roots and philosophical significance, how it compares to nondual Buddhism and Hinduism, and how it is lived in practice. He explains what this mystical nondual view means in our daily ego-centered lives, for our communities, and for the future of Judaism.

The Avatar Syndrome

Author : Stan I. S. Law
Publisher : INHOUSEPRESS
ISBN 13 : 0973187255
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book The Avatar Syndrome written by Stan I. S. Law and published by INHOUSEPRESS. This book was released on 2006 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Avatar Syndrome" follows Anne from childhood to womanhood; from a troubled, taciturn youth, to a world-renowned violinist; from misunderstood recluse, to messiah of a higher truth and beauty. From 5 Stars Reviews: "The author is an enlightened being and it is very evident in this masterpiece"" (Michael P.Tinsley, Amazon.com) "If you love art, music, philosophy, beauty, and... science, then read this book". (Adam Kerry, Smashwords)

Avatar and Incarnation

Author : Geoffrey Parrinder
Publisher : ONEWorld Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Avatar and Incarnation written by Geoffrey Parrinder and published by ONEWorld Publications. This book was released on 1997-04 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a rich insight into the role played by the earthly manifestation of the divine, examining the implications for belief, devotion, faith and interfaith understanding.

Avatar: Tsu'tey's Path

Author : Sherri L. Smith
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
ISBN 13 : 1506706703
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Avatar: Tsu'tey's Path written by Sherri L. Smith and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Cameron's blockbuster film is expanded upon by award-winning author Sherri L. Smith (novels Lucy the Giant, Flygirl, and The Toymaker's Apprentice) and artist Jan Duursema (Star Wars graphic novel series The Clone Wars, Legacy, and Dawn of the Jedi), with new scenes and new, revealing information about the mysteries of Eywa! From his first fateful encounter with Jake Sully to his acceptance of Jake as Toruk Makto; the Last Shadow, Tsu'tey's life takes a path he could never had anticipated, and which the film told only a part... Collects issues 1-6 of Avatar: Tsu'tey's Path, plus the short story "Brothers" from Free Comic Book Day 2017.

The Avatar

Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1497694256
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (976 download)

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Download or read book The Avatar written by Poul Anderson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A monumental epic tale of space exploration and alien contact from one of science fiction’s greatest writers In the future, humankind has taken only limited advantage of a miraculous gift left for it in the far-distant past. A beneficent and inscrutable alien race called the Others has provided “gates” that enable passage to all corners of the galaxy. But after the colonization of a single star system, a repressive government on Earth has forbidden all further explorations, seizing the returning starship Emissary and taking its crew captive along with an alien passenger the vessel encountered on its voyage. A wealthy entrepreneur and off-world rebel incensed by the prevailing antiexpansionist politics, Daniel Brodersen decides to take matters into his own hands. Commandeering one of his company’s spaceships, he travels to Earth to pull off a daring rescue of the prisoners and the extraterrestrial Betan visitor, then rockets off with them to points unknown. But before long, a lack of proper preparation has left Brodersen, his crew, and his lover, the remarkable Caitlín Mulryan, irretrievably lost in the vastness of uncharted space—and their only hope of finding their way back home again will be in doing the seemingly impossible: making contact with humanity’s elusive ancient benefactors, the Others.

Avatar Bodies

Author : Ann Weinstone
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 9781452906263
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Avatar Bodies written by Ann Weinstone and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

American Avatar

Author : Barry A. Sanders
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1597976814
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (979 download)

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Download or read book American Avatar written by Barry A. Sanders and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Untangling the world's love-hate relationship with America

James Cameron's Avatar: The Movie Scrapbook

Author : Maria Wilhelm
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061801240
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book James Cameron's Avatar: The Movie Scrapbook written by Maria Wilhelm and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-11-24 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the futuristic world of Avatar, Jake, a wounded ex-marine is thrust into an elaborate scheme to mine an exotic planet for its rare and valuable natural resources. Scientists have created Avatars -- bodies designed to look like the planet′s alien inhabitants that have to be operated by a human consciousness. Walking in his Avatar body, Jake finds himself drawn to the planet′s way of life. But as the threat of war grows ever closer, Jake finds himself torn between his human roots and the new friends he wants to protect. Ages:3 - 7