A philosophical exploration of Suzanne Collins's "New York Times"
bestselling series, just in time for the release of "The Hunger
Games" movie
Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also
the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel.
The post-apocalyptic world of Panem's twelve districts is a divided
society on the brink of war and struggling to survive, while the
Capitol lives in the lap of luxury and pure contentment. At every
turn in the Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and their
many allies wrestle with harrowing choices and ethical dilemmas
that push them to the brink. Is it okay for Katniss to break the
law to ensure her family's survival? Do ordinary moral rules apply
in the Arena? Can the world of "The Hunger Games" shine a light
into the dark corners of our world? Why do we often enjoy watching
others suffer? How can we distinguish between what's Real and Not
Real? This book draws on some of history's most engaging
philosophical thinkers to take you deeper into the story and its
themes, such as sacrifice, altruism, moral choice, and gender.Gives
you new insights into the Hunger Games series and its key
characters, plot lines, and ideasExamines important themes such as
the state of nature, war, celebrity, authenticity, and social
classApplies the perspective of some of world's greatest minds,
such as Charles Darwin, Thomas Hobbes, Friedrich Nietzsche, Plato,
and Immanuel Kant to the Hunger Games trilogyCovers all three books
in the Hunger Games trilogy
An essential companion for Hunger Games fans, this book will
take you deeper into the dystopic world of Panem and into the minds
and motivations of those who occupy it.
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