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Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am
William Et Al Irwin
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Description for Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am
Paperback. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned.
- The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern times
- Features contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editors
- Explores a huge range of topics that include the philosophy of fear, Just Wars, bio-weaponry, feminism and matriarchs, perfect killers, contagion, violation, employee rights and Artificial Intelligence
- Includes coverage of H.R. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781119280811
SKU
V9781119280811
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Ref
99-50
About William Et Al Irwin
Kevin S. Decker is Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Washington University. He has edited and contributed to several books in the Pop Culture and Philosophy series including The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy (2015), The Ultimate Star Trek and Philosophy (2016), and more. He also writes, acts, and produces "Men in Charge," a sketch-comedy show on Spokane Public Radio. ... Read more
Reviews for Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am
"The world of the Alien movie franchise is rich with moral dilemmas and societal implications and the new book Alien and Philosophy explores most, if not all, of them with an engaging combination of humor, history, philosophical concepts, and questions left unanswered." —M.B. Sutherland, Apex Magazine, September 2017 "Alien and Philosophy will please readers who already give deep ... Read more