Star Wars and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by Kevin S Decker & Jason T Eberl & William Irwin (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence, and permeating popular culture around the world.
- Author(s): Kevin S Decker & Jason T Eberl & William Irwin
- 227 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
- Series Name: Popular Culture and Philosophy
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About the Book
This collection of essays tackle philosophical questions from these blockbuster films, pondering such issues as whether Anakin as predestined to fall to the Dark Side, if the Jedi are truly role models of moral virtue, and the meaning of being mindful of the "living force."Book Synopsis
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."Dimensions (Overall): 9.16 Inches (H) x 6.08 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 227
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Series Title: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Publisher: Open Court
Format: Paperback
Author: Kevin S Decker & Jason T Eberl & William Irwin
Language: English
Street Date: March 23, 2005
TCIN: 12077402
UPC: 9780812695830
Item Number (DPCI): 248-34-7723
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.52 inches length x 6.08 inches width x 9.16 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.73 pounds
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