Anime and Philosophy

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Edited by Josef Steiff and Tristan D. Tamplin

Type

Essays

Subject

Genre > Animation

Keywords

animation, Japan, philosophy

Publishing date

2010

Publisher

Open Court

Collection

Popular Culture and Philosophy

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 288 pages
5 x 9 inches (12.5 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-8126-9670-7

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Book Presentation:
Anime and Philosophy focuses on some of the most-loved, most-intriguing anime films and series, as well as lesser-known works, to find what lies at their core. Astro Boy, Dragon Ball Z, Ghost in the Shell, and Spirited Away are just a few of the films analyzed in this book. In these stories about monsters, robots, children, and spirits who grapple with the important questions in life we find insight crucial to our times: lessons on morality, justice, and heroism, as well as meditations on identity, the soul, and the meaning — or meaninglessness — of life. Anime has become a worldwide phenomenon, reaching across genres, mediums, and cultures. For those wondering why so many people love anime or for die-hard fans who want to know more, Anime and Philosophy provides a deeper appreciation of the art and storytelling of this distinctive Japanese culture.

Press Reviews:
"...favor(s) readability over citations and jargon. I could read articles about films I hadn't seen and still follow the points and description."
-- Johanna Draper Carlson, Comics Worth Reading (March 25, 2010) at comicsworthreading.com

See the publisher website: Open Court