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The Philosopher at the End of the Universe: Philosophy Explained Through Science Fiction Films

by Mark Rowlands

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This entertaining but educational title explains philosopy through science fiction films. It shows, for example, that if you understand The Matrix, you can understand Descartes. It explains materialism and dualism from the Terminator films and egoism from The Invisible Man.
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A somewhat interesting and occasionally entertaining look at modern philosophy. Don't be fooled by the somewhat frivolous title as Rowlands has taught philosophy for some years after receiving a PhD from Oxford. However, the book reminded me why I don't read a great deal in this area. Too much philosophy seems to be nonsense wrapped up in jargon and it's a lot of work to find the idea buried in all that verbiage.
  hailelib | Dec 30, 2010 |
funny and informativ ( )
  Lonefredericia | Feb 20, 2008 |
Fun. Reprinted as Sci-Phi ( )
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This entertaining but educational title explains philosopy through science fiction films. It shows, for example, that if you understand The Matrix, you can understand Descartes. It explains materialism and dualism from the Terminator films and egoism from The Invisible Man.

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