{"product_id":"star-wars-and-philosophy-strikes-back-this-is-the-way-9781119841432","title":"Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back: This Is the Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStar Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back explores the philosophical themes in Star Wars, including the nature of free will, the ethics of clone troopers, the representation of women, the philosophical worldview of Han Solo, and the responsibility of Galen Erso in the destruction of Alderaan. The book brings together thirty-six philosophers to examine the Star Wars chronology and address these deep questions, highlighting the cultural impact of the franchise. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 December 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShould droids be free?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShould clone troopers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat political and ethical ideas ground resistance and rebellion?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhats wrong with the way women are portrayed in Star Wars?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes Han Solo have a philosophical worldview?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas Galen Erso responsible for the destruction of Alderaan?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShould you eat Baby Yoda?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the Way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back, the Way winds through entirely new adventures in the Star Wars galaxy far, far away: not only the films of the Skywalker saga, but also Rebels, The Bad Batch, Rogue One, Solo, and The Mandalorian. Like the creators of these films and television series, the authors in this book harness the magical mix of humor, action, empathy, characterization, adventure, and fan service that constitutes Star Wars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to thorny metaphysical questions about the nature of time and free will, this volume highlights the staggering cultural impact of George Lucas' universe. The newest Star Wars narratives tackle ethnicity on alien worlds and how love and sex with a droid like L3-37 would work (“It works”). The connections between the Separatist Freedom Movement and the struggle for social justice in the USA in the 21st century are brought to light. And philosophical second looks at Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi prove there is much more to this controversial entry in the Skywalker saga.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-six philosophers, both sages and scoundrels among them, examine the full range of deep questions throughout the Star Wars chronology—from The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker and beyond. \"They have spoken.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 476g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 230 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781119841432\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44106001318138,"sku":"9781119841432","price":12.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1673617760878_book.jpg?v=1674084353","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/star-wars-and-philosophy-strikes-back-this-is-the-way-9781119841432","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}