Name: The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real: 3 (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
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Author: William Irwin
ISBN: 9780812695021

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The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real: 3 (Popular Culture and Philosophy)

Type

Physical Book

Illustrated by

William Irwin

Publisher

Open Court

Author

William Irwin

Year

2002

Language

English

Pages

320

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm

Weight

0.39 kg.

ISBN

081269502X

ISBN13

9780812695021

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real: 3 (Popular Culture and Philosophy) "

The Matrix conveys the horror of a false world made of nothing but perceptions. Based on the premise that reality is a dream controlled by malevolent forces, it is one of the most overtly philosophical movies ever to come out of Hollywood. These thought-provoking essays by the same team of young philosophers who created The Simpsons and Philosophy discuss different facets of the primary philosophical puzzle of The Matrix: Can we be sure the world is really there, and if not, what should we do about it? Other chapters address issues of religion, lifestyle, pop culture, the Zeitgeist, the nature of mind and matter, and the reality of fiction.

William Irwin

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William Irwin is a Philosophy professor at King's College, Pennsylvania, known for pioneering the genre "philosophy and popular culture". His work "The Simpsons and Philosophy" (2001), co-edited with Mark T. Conard and Aeon J. Skoble, analyzes the animated series from a philosophical perspective. In "Game of Thrones and Philosophy" (2012), he explores the ethical and moral complexities of the popular saga. Additionally, in "The Meaning of Metallica" (2022), he delves into the lyrics and themes of the iconic metal band. These works combine philosophy with elements of popular culture, offering accessible and profound reflections.

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