Avatar and Philosophy / The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series (ePub)
Learning to See
(Sprache: Englisch)
James Cameron's critically acclaimed movie Avatar
was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless
accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology.
But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us
insights into...
was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless
accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology.
But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us
insights into...
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James Cameron's critically acclaimed movie Avatar
was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless
accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology.
But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us
insights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and the
relationship between mind and body? Can getting to know the
Na'vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to
"see" both our world and ourselves in new ways?
Avatar and Philosophy is a revealing journey through the
world of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themes
raised by James Cameron's groundbreaking film
* Explores philosophical issues such as religion, morality,
aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body,
environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war
theory
* Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie,
including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman
species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics
* Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fans
of Avatar themselves
* Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessible
manner that will appeal to all levels of readers
* With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the ideal
entry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans and
newcomers alike
was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless
accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology.
But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us
insights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and the
relationship between mind and body? Can getting to know the
Na'vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to
"see" both our world and ourselves in new ways?
Avatar and Philosophy is a revealing journey through the
world of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themes
raised by James Cameron's groundbreaking film
* Explores philosophical issues such as religion, morality,
aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body,
environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war
theory
* Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie,
including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman
species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics
* Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fans
of Avatar themselves
* Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessible
manner that will appeal to all levels of readers
* With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the ideal
entry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans and
newcomers alike
Autoren-Porträt
George A. Dunn is Lecturer at the University of Indianapolis, USA, and the Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University, China. A writer on pop culture and philosophy, Dunn is the editor of Veronica Mars and Philosophy (2014) and co-editor of Sons of Anarchy and Philosophy (2013), The Hunger Games and Philosophy (2012), and True Blood and Philosophy (2010).William Irwin (series editor) is Professor of Philosophy at King's College, USA. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as co-editor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen titles including House and Philosophy, Batman and Philosophy, and South Park and Philosophy.
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2014, 1. Auflage, 272 Seiten, Englisch
- Herausgegeben: George A. Dunn
- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1118886763
- ISBN-13: 9781118886762
- Erscheinungsdatum: 04.09.2014
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