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Anime and Philosophy focuses on some of the most-loved, most-intriguing anime films and series, as well as lesser-known works, to find what lies at their core. Astro Boy, Dragon Ball Z, Ghost in the Shell, and Spirited Away are just a few of the films analyzed in this book. In these stories about monsters, robots, children, and spirits who grapple with the important questions in life we find insight crucial to our times: lessons on morality, justice, and heroism, as well as meditations on identity, the soul, and the meaning — or meaninglessness — of life. Anime has become a worldwide phenomenon, reaching across genres, mediums, and cultures. For those wondering why so many people love anime or for die-hard fans who want to know more, Anime and Philosophy provides a deeper appreciation of the art and storytelling of this distinctive Japanese culture.
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Sandra I Ramirez
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September 6, 2016
Taught me a lot about Ethics, and the last chapter about war ethical theory is amazingly well put together and explained. You don't have to have seen the anime discussed in this book to understand the points made by the authors, everyone can get something from reading this book.
Thorsten Fiebelkorn
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February 18, 2014
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About the author
Josef Steiff is the Associate Chair, Film & Video Department, Columbia College, where he teaches courses in science fiction and anime among other topics. He is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Filmmaking.
Tristan Tamplin has a Ph.D. in philosophy and is the principal designer at Verso Design Corporation.
Tristan Tamplin has a Ph.D. in philosophy and is the principal designer at Verso Design Corporation.
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