Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland

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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. This 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 more. - Covers all of George Miller's Mad Max films - Discusses connections between Mad Max and 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 and relationships between power and procreation

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A Google user
October 30, 2024
Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland is a really interesting book that analyzes the Mad Max movies from a philosophical perspective. It's full of deep thoughts and interesting ideas about the films. I didn't think I'd be interested in a book like this, but it was actually really fun to read. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the Mad Max movies or is interested in philosophy.
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A Google user
October 28, 2024
Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland is a really interesting book that looks at the Mad Max movies from a philosophical perspective. It's a bit weird, but also really funny and thought-provoking. I didn't expect to learn so much about philosophy from a movie about post-apocalyptic car chases
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Michael Butler Murray is a professional actor, narrator, and musician who has voiced over fifty-five audiobooks. His recorded titles run the spectrum from dramatic to comedic fiction and nonfiction titles varying in topics from the Middle East to understanding your dog's olfactory senses.

Nan McNamara is an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator and garnered the "Best Audiobook of 2016" distinction for her narration of Mister Monkey by Francine Prose. She has more than twenty years of experience as a professional actress on stage, television, and film.

William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer.

Matthew P. Meyer is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has contributed chapters to several books in the Wiley "And Philosophy" series, as well as journal articles covering Nietzsche, Mystic River, environmental ethics, and colonialism.

David Koepsell is an entrepreneur, author, philosopher, attorney, and educator whose recent research focuses on the issues arising at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and public policy. He is a visiting assistant professor in the philosophy department at Texas A&M University.

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