Final Fantasy Philosophy - (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture) by William Irwin & Jason P Blahuta & Michel S Beaulieu (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Final Fantasy--one of the top three video game franchises of all time--is packed with compelling characters and incredible story lines. Readers can take a fascinating look at the deeper issues the game forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, <i>Final Fantasy</i> <p>The <i>Final Fantasy</i> universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that <i>Final Fantasy</i> 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)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means?</p> <p>As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more.</p> <ul> <li>Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game series</li> <li>Offers new perspectives on <i>Final Fantasy</i> characters and themes</li> <li>Gives you a psychological advantage--or at least a philosophical one--against your <i>Final Fantasy</i> enemies</li> <li>Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including <i>Final Fantasy XIII</i></li> </ul> <p>Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the <i>Final Fantasy</i> universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video-game series.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><i>Final Fantasy</i> is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, and its universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. With this book, you'll be able to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including Final Fantasy XIII. Everything you'll need to achieve a greater understanding of <i>Final Fantasy</i> is here. As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more. And of course, your intellectual status will be forever changed upon reading this book. <p>Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the <i>Final Fantasy</i> universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video game series.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jason P. Blahuta</b> is an associate professor of philosophy at Lakehead University and has contributed to Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy and Terminator and Philosophy. <p><b>Michel S. Beaulieu</b> is an assistant professor of history at Lakehead University.</p> <p><b>William Irwin</b> 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.</p>
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