Avatar and Philosophy: Learning to See - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 047094031X ISBN 13: 9780470940310

Casa editrice: Wiley-Blackwell, 2014

Riassunto

James Cameron’s critically acclaimed movie Avatarwas nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countlessaccolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology.But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer usinsights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and therelationship between mind and body? Can getting to know theNa’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 theworld of Pandora and the huge range of  philosophical themesraised 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 wartheory
• Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie,including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhumanspecies, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics
• Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fansof Avatar themselves
• Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessiblemanner that will appeal to all levels of readers
• With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the idealentry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans andnewcomers alike

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Informazioni sugli autori

George A. Dunn is a Lecturer at the University ofIndianapolis and the Ningbo Institute of Technology, ZhejiangUniversity, China. A writer on pop culture and philosophy, Dunn isthe editor of Veronica Mars and Philosophy (Wiley, 2014) andco-editor of Sons of Anarchy and Philosophy (Wiley, 2013),The Hunger Games and Philosophy (Wiley, 2012), and TrueBlood and Philosophy (Wiley, 2010).

William Irwin (series editor) is Professor of Philosophy atKing’s College. He originated the philosophy and popularculture genre of books as co-editor of the bestselling TheSimpsons and Philosophy and has overseen titles includingHouse and Philosophy, Batman and Philosophy, and SouthPark and Philosophy.

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.

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PHILOSOPHY/POP CULTURE

What is empathy and can the Na’vi tsaheylu
help us to achieve it?

How are mind, body, and personal identity
related for an avatar driver?

Does it take an avatar to understand and value the culture
of the Na’vi?

What can we learn from the Na’vi about respecting
the natural world?

Can religious beliefs help to foster a concern
for the environment?

James Cameron’s critically acclaimed movie Avatar was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless accolades for its breathtaking visuals and use of 3D technology. But beyond its cinematic splendor, can Avatar also offer us insights into environmental ethics, 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?

Written by an esteemed group of philosophers and fellow fans, the book explains philosophical concepts in a fun and accessible manner that will appeal to all levels of readers. It explores issues such as religion, morality, aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body, environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war theory. It examines a wide range of topics from James Cameron’s blockbuster, including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics. Full of philosophical insights for even the most knowledgeable film buff, this is an engaging look at one of the most thought-provoking and popular movies of recent years.

To learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit www.andphilosophy.com

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Wiley-Blackwell
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 047094031X
• ISBN 13: 9780470940310
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 272
• Redattore: Dunn George A.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile