Matrix and philosophy

Klappentext One of the most overtly philosophical movies ever to come out of Hollywood, "The Matrix" is based on the premise that reality is a dream controlled by malevolent forces. These thought-provoking essays discuss different facets of the primary philosophical puzzle of the film: Can we be sure the world is really there, and if not, what should we do about it? Zusammenfassung The cult sci-fi movie! "The Matrix"! presented a fake world made of nothing but perceptions. This text contains 20 essays on philosophical problems raised by the film! which focus on the issue! "Can we be sure the world is really there! and if not! what should we do about it?".

Product details

• Authors: William Irwin
• Assisted by: Irwin (Editor), William Irwin (Editor)
• Publisher: External catalogues US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2002
• EAN: 9780812695021
• ISBN: 978-0-8126-9502-1
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 230 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy; Popular Culture and Philosophy; Popular Culture & Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works