Terminator and Philosophy

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I'll Be Back, Therefore I Am

William Irwin (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), Richard Brown, Kevin S. Decker

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Blackwell Publishing
03 April 2009

Films, movies & cinema; Popular philosophy; Society & Social Sciences

Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

Are cyborgs our friends or our enemies?

Was it morally right for Skynet to nuke us?

Is John Connor free to choose to defend humanity, or not?

Is Judgment Day inevitable?

The Terminator series is one of the most popular sci-fi franchises ever created, captivating millions with its edgy depiction of the struggle of humankind for survival against its own creations. This book draws on some of history’s philosophical heavy hitters: Descartes, Kant, Karl Marx, and many more. Nineteen leather-clad chapters target with extreme prejudice the mysteries surrounding intriguing philosophical issues raised by the series, including the morality of terminating other people for the sake of peace, whether we can really use time travel to protect our future resistance leaders in the past, and if Arnold’s famous T-101 is a real person or not. You’ll say “Hasta la vista, baby” to philosophical confusion as you develop a new appreciation for the complexities of John and Sarah Connor and the battles between Skynet and the human race.

By: William Irwin (Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania), Richard Brown, Kevin S. Decker
Imprint: Blackwell Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9780470447987
ISBN 10: 0470447982
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 03 April 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

RICHARD BROWN is an assistant professor at LaGuardia Community College's Philosophy and Critical Thinking Program in New York City. KEVIN S. DECKER is an assistant professor of philosophy at Eastern Washington University. He coedited Star Wars and Philosophy and Star Trek and Philosophy. WILLIAM IRWIN is a professor of philosophy at King's College. 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 Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Watchmen and Philosophy.

Reviews for Terminator and Philosophy: I'll Be Back, Therefore I Am

"""Refreshingly jargon-free, these essays are essential reading for Terminator aficionados and philosophers alike. Lock and load."" (Guardian.co.uk, May 23rd 2009)"