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Like a Splinter in Your Mind
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Like a Splinter in Your Mind leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself. Offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films. Covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use. Demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films. Considers whether se…
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- Author: Lawrence
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1405125233
- ISBN-13: 9781405125239
- Format: 15.8 x 23.6 x 1.8 cm, kieti viršeliai
- Language: English
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Like a Splinter in Your Mind leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself.- Offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films.
- Covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use.
- Demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films.
- Considers whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that we do.
- Familiarises readers with key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism.
- Includes a chapter that explains some of the technical elements of the films and confusing aspects of the plot.
- Also includes a Matrix glossary, and a cast of characters and their related symbolism.
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- Author: Lawrence
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1405125233
- ISBN-13: 9781405125239
- Format: 15.8 x 23.6 x 1.8 cm, kieti viršeliai
- Language: English English
Like a Splinter in Your Mind leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself.
- Offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films.
- Covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use.
- Demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films.
- Considers whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that we do.
- Familiarises readers with key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism.
- Includes a chapter that explains some of the technical elements of the films and confusing aspects of the plot.
- Also includes a Matrix glossary, and a cast of characters and their related symbolism.
Reviews