{"product_id":"like-a-splinter-in-your-mind-the-philosophy-behind-the-matrix-trilogy-paperback","title":"Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philosophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLike a Splinter in Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that we do.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarises readers with key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a chapter that explains some of the technical elements of the films and confusing aspects of the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso includes a Matrix glossary, and a cast of characters and their related symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's the questions that drive us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is real?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do you know what is real?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan we be certain that we are not in a Matrix ourselves?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes free will exist inside the Matrix? Does it exist outside the Matrix?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre our minds just our brains?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre sentient machines possible?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it ever best to take the blue pill?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's the questions that brought you here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eMatrix\u003c\/i\u003e films are not just about Kung Fu and special effects. Rather, they are about knowledge, reality, consciousness, freedom, fate, foreknowledge, good, evil, faith, enlightenment, and the very meaning of existence. In short, they are about philosophy - with some impressive special effects on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLike a Splinter in Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e guides you through thirteen of the core philosophical questions that are explored in the \u003ci\u003eMatrix\u003c\/i\u003e films. You will see how Morpheus manifests Kierkegaard's philosophy of faith, how Neo, the Merovingian, and Ghost exemplify the three major positions on free will, how the objectivity of value judgments are challenged by Agent Smith, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatt Lawrence brings a philosopher's insight to all three of the \u003ci\u003eMatrix\u003c\/i\u003e films, giving us a better appreciation of the trilogy, and a solid grasp of key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism. And while his focus is squarely on the films, he also shows us how these questions relate to our own lives and our own philosophical journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Long Beach City College.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 16, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42119556464775,"sku":"9781405125246","price":47.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d5102fa749d3a22bb718441b239e290a.webp?v=1732541635","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/like-a-splinter-in-your-mind-the-philosophy-behind-the-matrix-trilogy-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}