{"product_id":"mad-max-and-philosophy-thinking-through-the-wasteland-9781119870487","title":"Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Mad Max films explore universal questions about human life, order, anarchy, justice, moral responsibility, society, and technology, and the book Mad Max and Philosophy investigates these themes. It guides readers through the barren wastelands of a post-apocalyptic future, exploring ethics and politics in The Wasteland, the importance of costumes and music, humankind's relationship with nature, commerce, gender, religion, madness, and more. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 April 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Wiley and Sons Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeneath the stylized violence and thrilling car crashes, the Mad Max films delve into profound philosophical inquiries about the essence of human existence, the dynamics of order and anarchy, the pursuit of justice and moral responsibility, the complexities of society and technology, and ultimately, the potential for human redemption. In Mad Max and Philosophy, a diverse team of political scientists, historians, and philosophers embarks on a captivating exploration of the underlying themes of the blockbuster movie franchise. This engaging and highly accessible book guides readers through the barren wastelands of a post-apocalyptic future, delving into ethics and politics in The Wasteland, the significance of costumes and music, humankind's relationship with nature, commerce, gender, religion, madness, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovering all of George Miller's Mad Max films, including Mad Max: Fury Road, the book discusses the connections between Mad Max and renowned philosophers such as Nietzsche, Malthus, Mill, Foucault, Sartre, and others. It follows Max's journey from a policeman and family man to a lost soul in search of redemption, examining the future of technology and its potential impacts on society, the environment, and access to natural resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, Mad Max and Philosophy delves into feminist themes present in the franchise, such as the reversal of heroic gender roles in Fury Road and the complex relationships between power and procreation. Part of the bestselling Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland is a must-read for anyone seeking to philosophically engage with Max, Furiosa, and their dystopian world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 382g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230 x 150 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781119870487\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":45796109254906,"sku":"9781119870487","price":12.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1714152291617_book.jpg?v=1714207847","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/mad-max-and-philosophy-thinking-through-the-wasteland-9781119870487","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}