The Last of Us and Philosophy

Look for the Light

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Sous la direction de Charles Joshua Horn

Type

Essays

Sujet

One Film > The Last of Us (TV Series)

Mots Clés

TV Series, philosophy

Année d'édition

2024

Editeur

Wiley-Blackwell

Collection

The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

Langue

anglais

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Format

Paperback • 224 pages
6 x 8 ¾ inches (15 x 22.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-394-22192-9

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Description de l'ouvrage:
Did Joel do the right thing when he saved Ellie?

Are those infected by the Cordyceps conscious?

Are communities necessary for human survival and flourishing?

Should Ellie forgive Joel?

Is Abby’s revenge morally justified? Is Ellie’s?

The Last of Us franchise includes two of the best video games ever created and the critically acclaimed HBO series. Renowned for brilliant gameplay and world-class narrative, The Last of Us raises timeless and enduring philosophical questions. Beautiful, thrilling, and tragic, Ellie’s story of survival is as philosophical as it is profound.

The Last of Us and Philosophy brings together an international team of philosophical experts and fans exploring the timeless questions raised by the video games and the show. Drawing insights ranging from Aristotle and Abby to Buddha and Bill, this book elucidates the roles that trust, community, love, justice, and hope play in The Last of Us. Twenty-four original essays cover both The Last of Us Part I and II and the HBO series, offering accessible and nuanced philosophical analysis of Naughty Dog’s amazing world.

Whether you’re a fan of the video games or of the HBO series, The Last of Us and Philosophy will take you on a philosophical journey where you look for the light.

À propos de l'auteur :
Charles Joshua Horn is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. He specializes in early modern philosophy, and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, mostly about Gottfried Leibniz and video games.

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