Can Wonder Woman help us understand feminist philosophy? How Does
Wakandan technology transcend anti-Blackness? What can Star Trek
teach us about the true nature of reality? Introducing Philosophy
Through Pop Culture makes important philosophical concepts and the
work of major philosophers relevant, fun, and exciting. Using
engaging examples from film and television, this easy-to-read book
covers everything from basic metaphysics and epistemology to
abstract and complex philosophical ideas about ethics and the
meaning of life. You don't have to be a pop culture expert to
benefit from this book--even a general awareness of cultural icons
like Superman or Harry Potter will be more than enough for you to
learn about a wide range of philosophical notions, thinkers, and
movements. The expanded second edition offers timely coverage of
important topics such as race, gender, personal identity, social
justice, and environmental ethics. New essays explore the
philosophical underpinnings of The Good Place, Game of Thrones,
Black Panther, Star Wars, The Avengers, South Park, The Lego Movie,
The Big Bang Theory, and more. This edition is supported by a new
website with links to primary philosophical texts, information
about all the popular culture discussed, and additional resources
for teachers, students, and general readers alike. Features a
selection of key essays from the bestselling Blackwell Philosophy
and Pop Culture Series Draws on examples from popular media
including The Matrix, Lost, Doctor Strange, The Hobbit, Westworld,
and Star Trek Explains philosophical concepts such as relativism,
skepticism, existentialist ethics, logic, social contract theory,
utilitarianism, and mind-body dualism Discusses the ideas of
Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Descartes, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Marx,
Mill, Kierkegaard, and other important thinkers Introducing
Philosophy Through Pop Culture is an excellent supplementary
textbook for introductory philos for introductory philosophy
courses and a valuable resource for general readers wanting to
learn about philosophy and its connections with pop culture.
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