Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture

Can Wonder Woman help us understand feminist philosophy?How Does Wakandan technology transcend anti-Blackness?Whatcan Star Trekteach us about the true nature of reality? Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culturemakesimportant philosophical concepts and the work of major philosophersrelevant, fun, and exciting. Using engaging examples from film and television, this easy-to-read bookcovers everything from basic metaphysics and epistemology toabstract and complex philosophical ideasabout ethics and the meaning of life. You don't have to be a pop culture expert to benefit from this book-even a general awareness of cultural icons like Superman or Harry Potter will be more than enough for you to learn abouta wide range of philosophical notions, thinkers, and movements. The expanded second edition offers timely coverage of important topics such as race, gender, personal identity, social justice,andenvironmental ethics. New essays explore the philosophical underpinnings ofThe Good Place,Game of Thrones,Black Panther,Star Wars,The Avengers,South Park,The Lego Movie,The Big Bang Theory, and more. This edition is supported by a newwebsitewithlinks to primary philosophical texts,information about all the popular culturediscussed, and additionalresources for teachers,students, and general readers alike. Featuresa selection of keyessays from the bestsellingBlackwell Philosophy and Pop CultureSeries Draws on examples from popular media includingThe Matrix,Lost, Doctor Strange, The Hobbit, Westworld,andStar Trek Explains philosophical concepts such as relativism, skepticism, existentialist ethics, logic, social contract theory,utilitarianism,and mind-body dualism Discusses the ideasofSocrates, Aristotle, Plato, Descartes, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Marx, Mill, Kierkegaard, and other important thinkers Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Cultureis an excellent supplementary textbook for introductory philos forintroductoryphilosophycoursesanda valuable resource for general readers wanting tolearn aboutphilosophy and itsconnectionswithpop culture.