Binding: Paperback
Description: Explore the philosophy at the core of the apocalyptic future of Mad Max Beneath the stylized violence and thrilling car crashes the Mad Max films consider universal questions about the nature of human life order and anarchy justice and moral responsibility society and technology and ultimately human redemption. In Mad Max and Philosophy a diverse team of political scientists historians and philosophers investigates the underlying themes of the blockbuster movie franchise following Max as he attempts to rebuild himself and the world around him. Requiring no background in philosophy this engaging and highly readable book guides you through the barren wastelands of a post - apocalyptic future as you explore ethics and politics in The Wasteland the importance of costumes and music humankind's relationship with nature commerce gender religion madness and much more. Covers all of George Miller's Mad Max films including Mad Max: Fury Road Discusses connections between Mad Max and Nietzsche Malthus Mill Foucault Sartre and other major philosophers Follows Max's journey from policeman and family man to lost soul in search of redemption Examines the future of technology and possible impacts on society the environment and access to natural resources Delves into feminist themes of Mad Max such as the reversal of heroic gender roles in Fury Road and relationships between power and procreation Part of the bestselling Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland is a must - read for anyone wanting to philosophically engage with Max Furiosa and their dystopian world.
Title: Mad Max And Philosophy Thinking Through The Wasteland
Brand: John Wiley And Sons Ltd
Barcode: 9781119870487
Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Date: 4/16/2024
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
(Editor: Irwin, William)
Category: Philosophy