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Final Fantasy and Philosophy: The Ultimate Walkthrough
William Et Al Irwin
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Description for Final Fantasy and Philosophy: The Ultimate Walkthrough
Paperback. Final Fantasy represents a perennial battle of good against evil in a futuristic world far from here, and is filled with thought-provoking characters and compelling storylines ripe for philosophical discussion. Editor(s): Blahuta, Jason P.; Beaulieu, Michel S. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, Final Fantasy
An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, Final Fantasy
The Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means?
As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with ... Read more
- Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game series
- Offers new perspectives on Final Fantasy characters and themes
- Gives you a psychological advantage--or at least a philosophical one--against your Final Fantasy enemies
- Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including Final Fantasy XIII
Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video-game series.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470415368
SKU
V9780470415368
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99-50
About William Et Al Irwin
Jason P. Blahuta is an associate professor of philosophy at Lakehead University and has contributed to Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy and Terminator and Philosophy. Michel S. Beaulieu is an assistant professor of history at Lakehead University. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as ... Read more
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