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The Last of Us and Philosophy: Look for the Light
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.
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Wiley publications are known for setting the standards for journals, encyclopedias, online learning and more, but sometimes they just offer great content on the most unexpected, diverse and fun subjects. Welcome to our all new-to-Fanatical, Philosophy for Pop Culture Nerds Bundle containing 11 books helping understand and explain the philosophical meanings behind classic zeitgeist Pop Culture!
We start with Philosophy For Dummies, 2nd Edition, which acts like a complete crash-course in philosophical thought, covering key philosophers, philosophical history and theory and the big questions that affect us today. All in that classic easy-to-read ”For Dummies” format.
*SPOILER ALERT: Some possible plot hints may be revealed if you’re not fully up to date with the series and movies that follow*
With one of the bigger franchises hitting all of our TV screens just recently, The Last of Us and Philosophy: Look for the Light asks those questions we’ve all been thinking: Did Joel do the right thing when he saved Ellie? Are those infected by the Cordyceps conscious, and is Abby's revenge morally justified?
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy – Hogwarts for Muggles is a philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter series while Dune and Philosophy: Minds, Monads, and Muad'Dib asks some really deep question,s such as is it morally right to create a savior? Would interplanetary travel change human nature,e and more questionably, are there some drugs we would want to be addicted to?
Many have something to say about the world’s biggest pop star; Taylor Swift and Philosophy – Essays from the Tortured Philosophers Department argues the strong case that Taylor Swift is, in fact, a modern-day philosopher.
So what can her songs tell us about ethics and society? What is the nature of friendship,p and should you forgive someone for breaking your heart?
The Avengers and Philosophy: Earth's Mightiest Thinkers, along with Wonder Woman and Philosophy: The Amazonian Mystique, add to the Superhero fun and critical thinking while Ted Lasso and Philosophy: No Question Is Into Much throws up some of the greatest of philosophical queries: What does potential smell like? Is doing the right thing ever the wrong thing and critically for fans of the global hit show, Does Nate deserve a headbutt or a second chance?
With additional books looking at Lego, Disney and more, this is the book bundle that you really didn’t know you needed.
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