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Final Fantasy and Philosophy

Author : Jason P. Blahuta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470730420
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Final Fantasy and Philosophy written by Jason P. Blahuta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, Final Fantasy The Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means? As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more. Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game series Offers new perspectives on Final Fantasy characters and themes Gives you a psychological advantage--or at least a philosophical one--against your Final Fantasy enemies Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including Final Fantasy XIII Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video-game series.

The Psychology of Final Fantasy: Surpassing the Limit Break

Author : Anthony Bean
Publisher : Leyline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781734866001
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book The Psychology of Final Fantasy: Surpassing the Limit Break written by Anthony Bean and published by Leyline Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its initial release in 1987, Final Fantasy has gone on to become one of the most beloved series of role-playing games in history. With narratives revolving around grandiose stories of good versus evil, Final Fantasy has allowed us, as players, to witness heroic battles, experience hard-won victories, and create treasured friendships for almost 40 years. The Psychology of Final Fantasy guides gamers on a real-world quest of self-discovery so that they can surpass their own limit break. Think you know Final Fantasy? The Psychology of Final Fantasy explores how the game resonates with a player's psychological drive toward an emotional sense of wholeness, bonding, and completion as they take part in this epic quest.

Unveiling Final Fantasy - From Limit Breaks To Summons

Author : Eternia Publishing
Publisher : Zander Pearce
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Unveiling Final Fantasy - From Limit Breaks To Summons written by Eternia Publishing and published by Zander Pearce. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNVEILING FINAL FANTASY: FROM LIMIT BREAKS TO SUMMONS: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE THEMES, SYMBOLISM AND PSYCHOLOGICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF THE ICONIC VIDEOGAME FRANCHISE Final Fantasy has captivated gamers for over three decades with its intricate storylines, captivating characters, and stunning visuals. But did you know that Final Fantasy is much more than just a game? In "Unveiling Final Fantasy: From Limit Breaks To Summons: A Deep Dive Into The Themes, Symbolism And Psychological Underpinnings Of The Iconic Videogame Franchise," we explore the many layers of meaning within the series and discover why it has become such an important cultural touchstone. CONTENT (40 CHAPTERS) The Enigmatic World Of Final Fantasy The Psychology Of Protagonists: Cloud, Squall, And Beyond The Philosophy Of Villains: Sephiroth, Kefka, And The Nature Of Evil Symbolism And Mythology In Final Fantasy: An Overview The Psychology Of Dreams: Final Fantasy Vii And Freudian Theory Fantasy And Reality: Final Fantasy X And The Philosophy Of Religion The Psychology Of Friendship: Final Fantasy Xv And Attachment Theory The Power Of Music: Final Fantasy Vi And The Psychology Of Sound Symbolism In Final Fantasy Viii: The Lion, The Witch, And The Garden The Philosophy Of Time: Final Fantasy Xiii And Temporal Paradoxes The Psychology Of Loss: Final Fantasy Iv And The Stages Of Grief Representation In Final Fantasy: Gender, Race, And Disability Philosophical Themes In Final Fantasy: Existentialism, Nihilism, And Absurdism The Psychology Of Magic: Final Fantasy Ix And The Collective Unconscious Comparing Final Fantasy To Philosophical Theories: Stoicism, Epicureanism, And Cynicism The Evolution Of Final Fantasy: From I To Xv The Influence Of Final Fantasy On Video Game Culture And Psychology The Significance Of Final Fantasy's Soundtracks: A Musical Analysis The Future Of Final Fantasy: The Psychology Of Innovation And Fan Expectations Final Fantasy's Enduring Legacy And Its Relevance To Philosophy And Psychology The Role Of Mythology In Final Fantasy: A Comparative Analysis Dreams And Reality In Final Fantasy Xii: A Jungian Interpretation Love And Attachment In Final Fantasy Ix: A Study Of Interpersonal Relationships The Ethics Of War In Final Fantasy Tactics: A Critical Examination Cultural Appropriation In Final Fantasy: A Critical Look At Orientalism And Exoticism Final Fantasy And The Hero's Journey: A Comparative Study Of Joseph Campbell's Monomyth The Politics Of Final Fantasy: An Analysis Of Power And Authority In The Games The Use Of Color In Final Fantasy: A Semiotic Analysis The Final Fantasy Fan Community: A Psychological Study Of Fandom And Identity The Philosophy Of Hope In Final Fantasy Xv: A Study Of Existential Optimism Final Fantasy And Postmodernism: An Exploration Of The Games' Narrative Structures Transcendence And Spirituality In Final Fantasy X: A Comparative Analysis Of Eastern And Western Traditions Final Fantasy And The Gender Spectrum: A Study Of Non-Binary Representation In The Games The Evolution Of Final Fantasy Music: From Chiptunes To Orchestras The Final Fantasy Aesthetic: A Study Of Art Direction And Visual Design The Role Of Monsters In Final Fantasy: A Comparative Analysis Of Folklore And Mythology Final Fantasy And The Mind-Body Problem: A Philosophical Exploration And much more in this 40 chapter publication!

The Hunger Games and Philosophy

Author : George A. Dunn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118206029
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book The Hunger Games and Philosophy written by George A. Dunn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-26 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A philosophical exploration of Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling series, just in time for the release of The Hunger Games movie Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. The post-apocalyptic world of Panem's twelve districts is a divided society on the brink of war and struggling to survive, while the Capitol lives in the lap of luxury and pure contentment. At every turn in the Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and their many allies wrestle with harrowing choices and ethical dilemmas that push them to the brink. Is it okay for Katniss to break the law to ensure her family's survival? Do ordinary moral rules apply in the Arena? Can the world of The Hunger Games shine a light into the dark corners of our world? Why do we often enjoy watching others suffer? How can we distinguish between what's Real and Not Real? This book draws on some of history's most engaging philosophical thinkers to take you deeper into the story and its themes, such as sacrifice, altruism, moral choice, and gender. Gives you new insights into the Hunger Games series and its key characters, plot lines, and ideas Examines important themes such as the state of nature, war, celebrity, authenticity, and social class Applies the perspective of some of world's greatest minds, such as Charles Darwin, Thomas Hobbes, Friedrich Nietzsche, Plato, and Immanuel Kant to the Hunger Games trilogy Covers all three books in the Hunger Games trilogy An essential companion for Hunger Games fans, this book will take you deeper into the dystopic world of Panem and into the minds and motivations of those who occupy it.

The Simpsons and Philosophy

Author : William Irwin
Publisher : Open Court
ISBN 13 : 0812696948
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book The Simpsons and Philosophy written by William Irwin and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons — TV’s favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society — and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. The writers begin with an examination of the characters. Does Homer actually display Aristotle’s virtues of character? In what way does Bart exemplify American pragmatism? The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers.

The World of Final Fantasy VII

Author : Jason C. Cash
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476681864
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The World of Final Fantasy VII written by Jason C. Cash and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-01-20 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Final Fantasy VII altered the course of video game history when it was released in 1997 on Sony's PlayStation system. It converted the Japanese role-playing game into an international gaming standard with enhanced gameplay, spectacular cutscenes and a vast narrative involving an iconic cast. In the decades after its release, the Final Fantasy VII franchise has grown to encompass a number of video game sequels, prequels, a feature-length film, a novel and a multi-volume remake series. This volume, the first edited collection of essays devoted only to the world of Final Fantasy VII, blends scholarly rigor with fan passion in order to identify the elements that keep Final Fantasy VII current and exciting for players. Some essays specifically address the game's perennially relevant themes and scenarios, ranging from environmental consciousness to economic inequity and posthumanism. Others examine the mechanisms used to immerse the player or to improve the narrative. Finally, there are several essays devoted specifically to the game's legacy, from its influence on later games to its characters' many crossovers and cameos.

Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy

Author : William Irwin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470590270
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy written by William Irwin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-12-21 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll's classic book and director Tim Burton's March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke hookahs, cats whose grins remain after their heads have faded away, and a White Queen who lives backwards and remembers forwards? Is it all just nonsense? Was Carroll under the influence? This book probes the deeper underlying meaning in the Alice books, and reveals a world rich with philosophical life lessons. Tapping into some of the greatest philosophical minds that ever lived?Aristotle, Hume, Hobbes, and Nietzsche?Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy explores life?s ultimate questions through the eyes of perhaps the most endearing heroine in all of literature. Looks at compelling issues such as perception and reality as well as how logic fares in a world of lunacy, the Mad Hatter, clocks, and temporal passage Offers new insights into favorite Alice in Wonderland characters and scenes, including the Mad Hatter and his tea party, the violent Queen of Hearts, and the grinning Cheshire Cat Accessible and entertaining, Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy will enrich your experience of Alice's timeless adventures with new meaning and fun.

Final Fantasy I * II * III

Author : Takashi Umemura
Publisher : Yen On
ISBN 13 : 9781975382391
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (823 download)

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Download or read book Final Fantasy I * II * III written by Takashi Umemura and published by Yen On. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The struggle between the light and the darkness begins here in this collection of short stories retelling of the events of the first three Final Fantasy games!

The Just City

Author : Jo Walton
Publisher : Tor Books
ISBN 13 : 1466800828
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book The Just City written by Jo Walton and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here in the Just City you will become your best selves. You will learn and grow and strive to be excellent." Created as an experiment by the time-traveling goddess Pallas Athene, the Just City is a planned community, populated by over ten thousand children and a few hundred adult teachers from all eras of history, along with some handy robots from the far human future—all set down together on a Mediterranean island in the distant past. The student Simmea, born an Egyptian farmer's daughter sometime between 500 and 1000 A.D, is a brilliant child, eager for knowledge, ready to strive to be her best self. The teacher Maia was once Ethel, a young Victorian lady of much learning and few prospects, who prayed to Pallas Athene in an unguarded moment during a trip to Rome—and, in an instant, found herself in the Just City with grey-eyed Athene standing unmistakably before her. Meanwhile, Apollo—stunned by the realization that there are things mortals understand better than he does—has arranged to live a human life, and has come to the City as one of the children. He knows his true identity, and conceals it from his peers. For this lifetime, he is prone to all the troubles of being human. Then, a few years in, Sokrates arrives—the same Sokrates recorded by Plato himself—to ask all the troublesome questions you would expect. What happens next is a tale only the brilliant Jo Walton could tell. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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.

Japanese Role-Playing Games

Author : Rachael Hutchinson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1793643555
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (936 download)

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Download or read book Japanese Role-Playing Games written by Rachael Hutchinson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese Role-playing Games: Genre, Representation, and Liminality in the JRPG examines the origins, boundaries, and transnational effects of the genre, addressing significant formal elements as well as narrative themes, character construction, and player involvement. Contributors from Japan, Europe, North America, and Australia employ a variety of theoretical approaches to analyze popular game series and individual titles, introducing an English-speaking audience to Japanese video game scholarship while also extending postcolonial and philosophical readings to the Japanese game text. In a three-pronged approach, the collection uses these analyses to look at genre, representation, and liminality, engaging with a multitude of concepts including stereotypes, intersectionality, and the political and social effects of JRPGs on players and industry conventions. Broadly, this collection considers JRPGs as networked systems, including evolved iterations of MMORPGs and card collecting “social games” for mobile devices. Scholars of media studies, game studies, Asian studies, and Japanese culture will find this book particularly useful.

The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film

Author : Steven Sanders
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813172810
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film written by Steven Sanders and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2007-12-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science fiction genre maintains a remarkable hold on the imagination and enthusiasm of the filmgoing public, captivating large audiences worldwide and garnering ever-larger profits. Science fiction films entertain the possibility of time travel and extraterrestrial visitation and imaginatively transport us to worlds transformed by modern science and technology. They also provide a medium through which questions about personal identity, moral agency, artificial consciousness, and other categories of experience can be addressed. In The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film, distinguished authors explore the storylines, conflicts, and themes of fifteen science fiction film classics, from Metropolis to The Matrix. Editor Steven M. Sanders and a group of outstanding scholars in philosophy, film studies, and other fields raise science fiction film criticism to a new level by penetrating the surface of the films to expose the underlying philosophical arguments, ethical perspectives, and metaphysical views. Sanders's introduction presents an overview and evaluation of each essay and poses questions for readers to consider as they think about the films under discussion.The first section, "Enigmas of Identity and Agency," deals with the nature of humanity as it is portrayed in Blade Runner, Dark City, Frankenstein, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Total Recall. In the second section, "Extraterrestrial Visitation, Time Travel, and Artificial Intelligence," contributors discuss 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Terminator, 12 Monkeys, and The Day the Earth Stood Still and analyze the challenges of artificial intelligence, the paradoxes of time travel, and the ethics of war. The final section, "Brave Newer World: Science Fiction Futurism," looks at visions of the future in Metropolis, The Matrix, Alphaville, and screen adaptations of George Orwell's 1984.

Galileo's Error

Author : Philip Goff
Publisher : Pantheon
ISBN 13 : 1524747963
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Galileo's Error written by Philip Goff and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2019 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a leading philosopher of the mind comes this lucid, provocative argument that offers a radically new picture of human consciousness--panpsychism, an exciting alternative that could pave the way forward.ward.

A Philosophy of Madness

Author : Wouter Kusters
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262044285
Total Pages : 769 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book A Philosophy of Madness written by Wouter Kusters and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The philosophy of psychosis and the psychosis of philosophy: a philosopher draws on his experience of madness. In this book, philosopher and linguist Wouter Kusters examines the philosophy of psychosis—and the psychosis of philosophy. By analyzing the experience of psychosis in philosophical terms, Kusters not only emancipates the experience of the psychotic from medical classification, he also emancipates the philosopher from the narrowness of textbooks and academia, allowing philosophers to engage in real-life praxis, philosophy in vivo. Philosophy and madness—Kusters's preferred, non-medicalized term—coexist, one mirroring the other. Kusters draws on his own experience of madness—two episodes of psychosis, twenty years apart—as well as other first-person narratives of psychosis. Speculating about the maddening effect of certain words and thought, he argues, and demonstrates, that the steady flow of philosophical deliberation may sweep one into a full-blown acute psychotic episode. Indeed, a certain kind of philosophizing may result in confusion, paradoxes, unworldly insights, and circular frozenness reminiscent of madness. Psychosis presents itself to the psychotic as an inescapable truth and reality. Kusters evokes the mad person's philosophical or existential amazement at reality, thinking, time, and space, drawing on classic autobiographical accounts of psychoses by Antonin Artaud, Daniel Schreber, and others, as well as the work of phenomenological psychiatrists and psychologists and such phenomenologists as Edmund Husserl and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. He considers the philosophical mystic and the mystical philosopher, tracing the mad undercurrent in the Husserlian philosophy of time; visits the cloud castles of mystical madness, encountering LSD devotees, philosophers, theologians, and nihilists; and, falling to earth, finds anxiety, emptiness, delusions, and hallucinations. Madness and philosophy proceed and converge toward a single vanishing point.

Superman and Philosophy

Author : Mark D. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118589041
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Superman and Philosophy written by Mark D. White and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversary He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.

Veronica Mars and Philosophy

Author : George A. Dunn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118843703
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Veronica Mars and Philosophy written by George A. Dunn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veronica Mars is a kick-ass private investigator, smart and street-wise. But what can her character tell us about larger life issues, such as knowledge and skepticism, trust and friendship, revenge, race, gender, and feminism? What makes her tick? And why is Logan such a sarcastic bad boy, anyway? Veronica Mars and Philosophy features a thought-provoking collection of essays centered on philosophical issues brought forth in Veronica Mars, the critically acclaimed neo-noir detective series set in the fictional town of Neptune, California. Fans and newcomers alike will gain unique insights into the philosophical make-up of a hit show that tackled both crime and some of the larger mysteries of life. Introduces significant philosophical concepts that arise in the cult TV show, Veronica Mars Tackles topics relevant to contemporary youth culture, including trust and friendship, revenge, knowledge and skepticism, race, class, gender, and feminism Offers insights into darker themes explored in the series, which is noted for the complexity and intricate plotting of its storylines Delves deeply into the psychology of Veronica Mars during her transition from high school to college Written for fans of the television show, philosophy students or readers interested in popular culture Timed for release with the highly anticipated Veronica Mars feature film

House of Cards and Philosophy

Author : J. Edward Hackett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119092779
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book House of Cards and Philosophy written by J. Edward Hackett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Democracy overrated? Does power corrupt? Or do corrupt people seek power? Do corporate puppet masters pull politicians’ strings? Why does Frank talk to the camera? Can politics deliver on the promise of justice? House of Cards depicts our worst fears about politics today. Love him or loathe him, Frank Underwood has charted an inimitable course through Washington politics. He and his cohorts depict the darkest dealings within the gleaming halls of our most revered political institutions. These 24 original essays examine key philosophical issues behind the critically-acclaimed series—questions of truth, justice, equality, opportunity, and privilege. The amoral machinations of Underwood, the ultimate anti-hero, serve as an ideal backdrop for a discussion of the political theories of philosophers as diverse as Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Marx. From political and corporate ethics, race relations, and ruthless paragmatism to mass media collusion and sexual politics, these essays tackle a range of issues important not only to the series but to our understanding of society today.