Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philosophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy

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ISBN-10:

1405125241

ISBN-13:

9781405125246

Author(s): Lawrence, Matt
Released: Jul 16, 2004
Publisher: Wiley/Blackwell
Format: Paperback, 240 pages
Related ISBN: 9781405125239

Description:

Like a Splinter in Your Mind leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself.
  • Offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films.
  • Covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use.
  • Demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films.
  • Considers whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that we do.
  • Familiarises readers with key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism.
  • Includes a chapter that explains some of the technical elements of the films and confusing aspects of the plot.
  • Also includes a Matrix glossary, and a cast of characters and their related symbolism.

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