{"product_id":"like-a-splinter-in-your-mind-the-philosophy-behind-the-matrix-trilogy-9781405125239","title":"Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philosophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Matt Lawrence\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Film - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLike a Splinter in Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  *Offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films. *Covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use. *Demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films. *Considers whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that we do. *Familiarises readers with key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism. *Includes a chapter that explains some of the technical elements of the films and confusing aspects of the plot. *Also includes a Matrix glossary, and a cast of characters and their related symbolism.","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45202374787223,"sku":"9781405125239","price":9678.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781405125239.webp?v=1767307779","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/like-a-splinter-in-your-mind-the-philosophy-behind-the-matrix-trilogy-9781405125239","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}