Star Wars and Philosophy

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Sous la direction de Kevin S. Decker et Jason T. Eberl

Type

Essays

Sujet

One Film > Star Wars

Mots Clés

George Lucas, philosophy

Année d'édition

2005

Editeur

Open Court

Collection

Popular Culture and Philosophy

Langue

anglais

Taille du livre

Format

Paperback • 320 pages
6 x 9 ¼ inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

0-8126-9583-6
978-0-8126-9583-0

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Description de l'ouvrage:
The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence, and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral development and corruption to religious faith and pragmatism, forgiveness and redemption, and many others.

The essays in this volume tackle the philosophical questions from these blockbuster films including: Was Anakin predestined to fall to the Dark Side? Are the Jedi truly role models of moral virtue? Why would the citizens and protectors of a democratic Republic allow it to descend into a tyrannical empire? Is Yoda a peaceful Zen master or a great warrior, or both? Why is there both a light and a dark side of the Force? Star Wars and Philosophy ponders the depths of these subjects and asks what it truly means to be mindful of the "living force."

Revue de Presse:
...holds implications for all with its solid link between popular culture, philosophy, and social insights. -- The Bookwatch, September 2005

Just the thing to read while queuing for tickets, or perhaps as a source of readings for your theme wedding. -- Book News, Inc., May 2005

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