The Matrix trilogy is unique among recent popular films in that it
is constructed around important philosophical questions-classic
questions which have fascinated philosophers and other thinkers for
thousands of years. Editor Christopher Grau here presents a
collection of new, intriguing essays about some of the powerful and
ancient questions broached by The Matrix and its sequels, written
by some of the most prominent and reputable philosophers working
today. They provide intelligent, accessible, and thought-provoking
examinations of the philosophical issues that support the films.
Philosophers Explore The Matrix includes an introduction that
surveys the use of philosophical ideas in the film. Topics that the
contributors tackle include: how a collaborative dream could differ
from hallucination, the difference between the Matrix and the
"real" world; why living in the Matrix would be considered "bad";
the similarities between the Matrix and Plato's Cave; the moral
status of artificially created beings, whether one can behave
immorally in illusory circumstances, and the true nature of free
will and responsibility. This volume also includes an appendix of
classic philosophical writing on these issues by Plato, Berkeley,
Descartes, Putnam, and Nozick. Philosophers Explore The Matrix will
fascinate any fan of the films who wants to delve deeper into their
themes, as well as any student of philosophy who desires an
accessible entry into this challenging and profoundly vital world
of ideas. Contributors include David Chalmers, Andy Clark, Julia
Driver, Hubert Dreyfus, Stephen Dreyfus, Frances Flannery -Dailey,
Christopher Grau, Richard Hanley, Tim Mawson, Colin McGinn, Michael
McKenna, John Partridge, James Pryor, Iakovos Vasiliou, Rachel
Wagner, and Kevin Warwick
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