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BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book
Luke Cuddy
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Description for BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book
Paperback. Editor(s): Cuddy, Luke. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; UDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 252.
Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite. Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS) Explores what BioShock teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling Addresses a wide array of topics including Marxism, propaganda, ... Read more
Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite. Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS) Explores what BioShock teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling Addresses a wide array of topics including Marxism, propaganda, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118915868
SKU
V9781118915868
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About Luke Cuddy
Luke Cuddy is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA. He edited The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy, World of Warcraft and Philosophy, and HALO and Philosophy. An avid guitar player as well as gamer, he continues to annoy his friends with impromptu performances of Will the Circle Be Unbroken . ... Read more
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