Name: Bioshock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book (The Blackwell Philosophy and pop Culture Series)
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Author: William Irwin
ISBN: 9781118915868

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Bioshock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book (The Blackwell Philosophy and pop Culture Series)

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Physical Book

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Author

Year

2015

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.6 x 15.0 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.25 kg.

ISBN13

9781118915868

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Synopsis "Bioshock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book (The Blackwell Philosophy and pop Culture Series) "

Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite. Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS) Explores what BioShock teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling Addresses a wide array of topics including Marxism, propaganda, human enhancement technologies, political decision-making, free will, morality, feminism, transworld individuality, and vending machines in the dystopian society of Rapture Considers visionary game developer Ken Levine's depiction of Ayn Rand's philosophy, as well as the theories of Aristotle, de Beauvoir, Dewey, Leibniz, Marx, Plato, and others from the Hall of Philosophical Heroes

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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