Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Kevin S. Decker
Edited by Jason T. Eberl
Edited by William Irwin
SeriesPopular Culture and Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreFilm theory and criticism
Philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780812695830
ClassificationsDewey:791.43684
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Publication Date 7 April 2005
Publication Country United States

Description

The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence, and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral development and corruption to religious faith and pragmatism, forgiveness and redemption, and many others. The essays in this volume tackle the philosophical questions from these blockbuster films including: Was Anakin predestined to fall to the Dark Side? Are the Jedi truly role models of moral virtue? Why would the citizens and protectors of a democratic Republic allow it to descend into a tyrannical empire? Is Yoda a peaceful Zen master or a great warrior, or both? Why is there both a light and a dark side of the Force? Star Wars and Philosophy ponders the depths of these subjects and asks what it truly means to be mindful of the "living force."