Avatar and philosophy : learning to see /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Dunn, George A., 1957- (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley Blackwell, 2014.
• Σειρά: Blackwell philosophy and popculture series.
• Θέματα: Avatar (Motion picture : 2009); PERFORMING ARTS / Reference; Electronic books.

 James Cameron's critically acclaimed movie Avatar was nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countless accolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology. But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer us insights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and the relationship between mind and body' Can getting to know the Na'vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to "see" both our world and ourselves in new ways'Avatar and Philosophy is a revealing journey through the world of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themes raised by James Cameron's groundbreaking film -Explores philosophical issues such as religion, morality, aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body, environmental and business ethics, technology, and just war theory -Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie, including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhuman species, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics -Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fans of Avatar themselves -Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessible manner that will appeal to all levels of readers -With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the ideal entry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans and newcomers alike. 

 The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series; Title page; Copyright page; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I: Seeing Eywa; 1 The Silence of Our Mother; How Can You See, with Jujubes for Eyes?; The Gifts of Our Mother; The Work of Our Mother; Mother Takes Sides; 2 "Eywa Will Provide"; "They're Fly-Bitten Savages Who Live in a Tree"; "You Are Not in Kansas Anymore. You Are on Pandora"; "We Will See If Your Insanity Can Be Cured"; "She's Always Going on About ... the Spirits of Animals"; "The Most Hostile Environment Known to Man"; "I See You, Brother, and Thank You"; 3 The Tantra of Avatar