The Hunger Games and Philosophy: A Critique of Pure Treason
Language: English
Published by Wiley, 2012
Series: Book 19 of 26 - The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
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A philosophical exploration of Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling series, just in time for the release of The Hunger Games movie Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel.
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- Title
- The Hunger Games and Philosophy: A Critique of Pure Treason
- Author
- George A Dunn
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1118065077
- ISBN 13
- 9781118065075
- Series
- Book 19 of 26: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Katniss Everdeen is “the girl who was burning”, but she's also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority and rebel. The post-apocalyptic world of the twelve districts of Panem is a divided society on the brink of war struggling to survive, while the Capitol lives in an environment of luxury and pure satisfaction. At every corner of The Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss, Peeta, Gale and their many allies face terrible decisions and ethical dilemmas that push them to the brink of the abyss. Is it okay for Katniss to break the law to ensure her family's survival? Do ordinary moral rules apply in the Arena? Can the world of The Hunger Games shed light on the dark corners of our world? Why do we often enjoy watching others suffer? How can we distinguish between what is real and what isn't? This book draws on some of the most interesting philosophical thinkers in history to delve into history and its themes, such as sacrifice, altruism, moral choice and gender.
- It gives you a new vision of the Hunger Games series and its key characters, plots and ideas
- Examine important topics such as the state of nature, war, celebrity, authenticity and social class Apply the perspective of some of the
- world's brightest minds, such as Charles Darwin, Thomas Hobbes, Friedrich Nietzsche, Plato and Immanuel Kant, to the Hunger Games trilogy It covers the three books of the Hunger Games
- trilogy An essential companion for fans of The
Hunger Games, this book will take you deeper into the dystopian world of Panem and into the minds and motivations of those who occupy it.
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About the Author
Nicolas Michaud is an instructor of philosophy at the University of North Florida and has contributed to Twilight and Philosophy, Final Fantasy and Philosophy, 30 Rock and Philosophy, and Green Lantern and Philosophy.
William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including House and Philosophy, Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy, and Mad Men and Philosophy.
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