More Matrix and Philosophy: Revolutions and Reloaded Decoded

by William Irwin (Editor)

Overview

The three films comprising The Matrix have become a geniune cultural phenomenon; More Matrix and Philosophy enriches both the enjoyment of the films and the understanding of life today. Broken down into several "Scenes" More Matrix and Philosophy tackles issues of fate, the concept of freedom, the metaphysical links in the three films, the impact of the music chosen, race, love and the meaning of it all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780812695724
Publisher:	Open Court Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/08/2005
Series:	Popular Culture and Philosophy , #11
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

William Irwin is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. He has edited "Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book About Everything and Nothing"; "The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh of Homer" (with Mark Conard and Aeon Skoble); "The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real", and is series editor of the Popular Culture and Philosophy series. He is also author of "Intentionalist Interpretation: A Philosophical Explanation and Defense" and editor of "The Death and Resurrection of the Author?" Professor Irwin has written numerous articles and reviews on hermeneutics, Sartre, Plato, philosophy of law, and philosophical pedagogy.
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