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Final Fantasy and Philosophy: The Ultimate Walkthrough [Pehme köide]

Edited by (Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada), Edited by (Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada), Series edited by (King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA)
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 240 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 229x152x18 mm, kaal: 327 g
  • Sari: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 09-Oct-2009
  • Kirjastus: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • ISBN-10: 0470415363
  • ISBN-13: 9780470415368
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 240 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 229x152x18 mm, kaal: 327 g
  • Sari: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 09-Oct-2009
  • Kirjastus: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • ISBN-10: 0470415363
  • ISBN-13: 9780470415368
Teised raamatud teemal:
Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the worlds oldest and most popular video-game series--Final Fantasy, one of the top three video-game franchises of all time. Original. The first unauthorized look behind one of the top three video game franchises of all time, Final Fantasy The Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible story lines. In this book, youll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Kefka is one of most infamous villains in all of Final Fantasy, but is he really insane? Shouldnt Moogles have equal rights? As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, youll delve into crucial topics such as the three major moral theories, nihilism, madness, environmental ethics, shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more. Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the worlds oldest and most popular videogame series Offers new perspectives on Final Fantasy characters and themes Gives you a psychological advantage-or at least a philosophical one-against your Final Fantasy enemies Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including the forthcoming Final Fantasy XIII Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video game series.
Getting Started: The Alternative.
Instruction Booklet.
PART ONE: BASIC CONTROLS AND UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHARACTERS.
1 The Spiky-Haired Mercenary vs. the French Narrative Theorist: Final Fantasy VII and the Writerly Text (Benjamin Chandler).
2 Kefka, Nietzsche, Foucault: Madness and Nihilism in Final Fantasy VI (Kylie Prymus).
3 Judging the Art of Video Games: Hume and the Standard of Taste (Alex Nuttall).
PART TWO: PLAYING THE GAME—BUT WHAT IF IT’S NOT A GAME?
4 The Lifestream, Mako, and Gaia (Jay Foster).
5 Gaia and Environmental Ethics in The Spirits Within (Jason P. Blahuta).
6 Objectifi cation of Conscious Life Forms in Final Fantasy (Robert Arp and Sarah Fisk).
PART THREE: ABI L I T IES YOU NEVER KNEW YOU HAD.
7 Final Fantasy and the Purpose of Life (Greg Littmann).
8 The Four Warriors of Light Saved the World, but They Don’t Deserve Our Thanks (Nicolas Michaud).
PART FOUR: SIDE QUESTS OF THE ENLIGHTENED.
9 Shinto and Alien Infl uences in Final Fantasy VII (Jonah Mitropoulos).
10 Kupo for Karl and the Materialist Conception of History (Michel S. Beaulieu).
11 Sin, Otherworldliness, and the Downside to Hope (David Hahn).
PART FIVE: OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THE GAME SO IT NEVER ENDS.
12 Human, All Too Human: Cloud’s Existential Quest for Authenticity (Christopher R. Wood).
13 Is the Fear of Stopping Justifi ed? (Kevin Fitzpatrick).
14 What’s in a Name? Cid, Cloud, and How Names Refer (Andrew Russo and Jason Southworth).
CONTRIBUTORS: Party Menu.
INDEX: Game Tips.
Jason P. Blahuta is an associate professor of philosophy at Lakehead University and has contributed to Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy and Terminator and Philosophy. Michel S. Beaulieu is an assistant professor of history at Lakehead University.

William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Watchmen and Philosophy.