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Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philosophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy
Matt Lawrence
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Description for Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philosophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy
Paperback. Takes readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the "Matrix" trilogy, helping them to gain understanding of the films and of philosophy itself. This book offers a way into philosophy through the "Matrix" films. It covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 338.
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. It offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films. It covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use. It demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films. It considers whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that ... Read more
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. It offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films. It covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use. It demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films. It considers whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
337g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405125246
SKU
V9781405125246
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About Matt Lawrence
Matt Lawrence is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Long Beach City College.
Reviews for Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philosophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy
Given the wide variety of topics covered, the unique perspective, and the inviting style, Splinter truly is the book Matrix fans have been waiting for. As an introduction to philosophy, it's first-rate, both for fans of the trilogy, and even those who aren't. THEMATRIX101.COM The book is exceptionally well-organized: Lawrence has done a remarkable job of ... Read more