Alien and Philosophy

ebook ∣ I Infest, Therefore I Am · Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture

By William Irwin

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ebook

ISBN

9781119280811

Series

Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture

Author

William Irwin

Publisher

Wiley

Release

23 June 2017

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Philosophy Nonfiction
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Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned.

  • The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern times
  • Features contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editors
  • Explores a huge range of topics that include the philosophy of fear, Just Wars, bio-weaponry, feminism and matriarchs, perfect killers, contagion, violation, employee rights and Artificial Intelligence
  • Includes coverage of H.R. Giger's aesthetics, the literary influences of H.P. Lovecraft, sci-fi and the legacy of Vietnam, and much more!

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781119280811

    Series

    Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture

    Author

    William Irwin

    Publisher

    Wiley

    Release

    23 June 2017

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    Subjects

    Philosophy Nonfiction
    Alien and Philosophy