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The Last of Us and Philosophy: Look for the Light

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Availability:In StockContributor:Charles Joshua Horn (Editor), William Irwin (Editor)Series:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop CulturePublish date:2024-09-11Pages:224
Language:EnglishPublisher:Wiley-BlackwellISBN-13:9781394221929ISBN-10:1394221924UPC:9781394221929Book Category:Philosophy, Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:TelevisionSize:8.60 x 5.80 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SCXPDGM6MQ

Did Joel do the right thing when he saved Ellie?

Are those infected by the Cordyceps conscious?

Are communities necessary for human survival and flourishing?

Should Ellie forgive Joel?

Is Abby's revenge morally justified? Is Ellie's?

The Last of Us franchise includes two of the best video games ever created and the critically acclaimed HBO series. Renowned for brilliant gameplay and world-class narrative, The Last of Us raises timeless and enduring philosophical questions. Beautiful, thrilling, and tragic, Ellie's story of survival is as philosophical as it is profound.

The Last of Us and Philosophy brings together an international team of philosophical experts and fans who explore the timeless questions raised by the video games and show. Drawing insights ranging from Aristotle and Abby to Buddha and Bill, the book elucidates the role that trust, community, love, justice, and hope plays in The Last of Us. The twenty-four original essays cover both The Last of Us Part I and II and the HBO series, offering accessible and nuanced philosophical analysis of Naughty Dog's amazing world.

Whether you're a fan of the video games or the HBO series, The Last of Us and Philosophy will take you on a philosophical journey where you look for the light.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Wiley-BlackwellISBN-13:9781394221929ISBN-10:1394221924UPC:9781394221929Book Category:Philosophy, Performing ArtsBook Subcategory:TelevisionSize:8.60 x 5.80 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SCXPDGM6MQ

Charles Joshua Horn is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. He specializes in early modern philosophy, and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, mostly about Gottfried Leibniz and video games.

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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