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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. An excellent introduction to several core topics across the FF series. Although some chapters are relatively shallow, most of them are not, and two have particular brilliance to them. Main topics include: writerly texts, madness, art appreciation, the Gaia hypothesis, objectification, the meaning of life, free will, Shinto, communism, otherworldly promises, authenticity, fear of death, the names of things. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, Final Fantasy The Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll 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)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means? 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. Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game 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 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. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)793.93The arts Recreational and performing arts Indoor games and amusements Other indoor amusements Adventure and fantasy gamesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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