Star Wars and Philosophy

More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine

Kevin S. Decker, Jason T. Eberl, William Irwin

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Open Court
23 March 2005

Film theory & criticism; Philosophy; Popular culture; Star Wars Reference

Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy

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"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."""

Edited by: Kevin S. Decker, Jason T. Eberl, William Irwin
Imprint: Open Court
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9780812695830
ISBN 10: 0812695836
Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 23 March 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active