The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy..., Kevin S. Decker
The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy..., Kevin S. Decker
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The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy
You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned

Author: Kevin S. Decker

Narrator: Joel Richards

Unabridged: 11 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/25/2020


Synopsis

Does it take faith to be a Jedi? Are droids capable of thought? Should Jar Jar Binks be held responsible for the rise of the Empire? Presenting entirely new essays, no aspect of the myth and magic of George Lucas's creation is left philosophically unexamined in The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy.

● The editors of the original Star Wars and Philosophy strike back in this Ultimate volume that encompasses the complete Star Wars universe

● Presents the most far-reaching examination of the philosophy behind Star Wars—includes coverage of the entire film catalog to date as well as the Expanded Universe of novels, comics, television series, games and toys

● Provides serious explorations into the deeper meaning of George Lucas's philosophically rich creation

● Topics explored include the moral code of bounty-hunter favorite Boba Fett, Stoicism and the Jedi Order, the nature of the Dark Side, Anakin and Achilles in a nihilism face-off, feminism and being chained to a giant slug, cloning, de-extinction, fatherhood, Wookiees, loyalty, betrayal, guardians, republics, tyrants, terrorism, civic duty, friendship, family, and more!

About Kevin S. Decker

Kevin S. Decker is a professor of philosophy at Eastern Washington University. He has edited and contributed to several books in the Blackwell Pop Culture and Philosophy series, including The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy. He also writes, acts, and produces Men in Charge, a sketch-comedy show on Spokane Public Radio.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ramón on June 10, 2019

Me gusta la idea pero al final si no eres un fan total de Star Wars resulta cargante. A veces parece una camisa de fuerza que obliga a los filósofos a citar constantemente personajes o eventos del Universo Star Wars aunque no vengan al caso. Es un “divertimento”. El mejor John Thomson y su crítica a S......more

Goodreads review by Ismael on January 06, 2018

Siento que pasé de Caballero Jedi a Maestro Jedi después de leer este libro.......more

Goodreads review by Luis on February 02, 2017

Es complejo realizar un review de este libro, en especial siendo fan de Star Wars, por lo que resumiré en pocas palabras. Para cuantificar el rating de este libro solo me baso en lo simple que identifica, relaciona, analiza y explica los puntos de vista filosóficos más importantes de nuestra historia......more

Goodreads review by Cecília on April 01, 2025

Nesta obra, os autores Kevin S Decker e Jason T Eberl fazem um paralelo entre o Universo Srar Wars e a filosofia de Platão, Sócrates e Nietzsche. Discutem sobre o conceito de moralidade, do ser bom e ser mal, os valores humanos. Comparando a tradição filosófica oriental e ocidental, tecento comentár......more

Goodreads review by FunkMaster on April 05, 2020

I think I'll give all of these books 4, just for the idea.......more