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The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
from: Open Court
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.4372
EAN: 9780812695021
ISBN: 081269502X
Label: Open Court
Manufacturer: Open Court
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: August 28, 2002
Publisher: Open Court
Studio: Open Court
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Editorial Review:
The Matrix conveys the horror of a false world made of nothing but perceptions. Based on the premise that reality is a dream controlled by malevolent forces, it is one of the most overtly philosophical movies ever to come out of Hollywood. These thought-provoking essays by the same team of young philosophers who created The Simpsons and Philosophy discuss different facets of the primary philosophical puzzle of The Matrix: Can we be sure the world is really there, and if not, what should we do about it? Other chapters address issues of religion, lifestyle, pop culture, the Zeitgeist, the nature of mind and matter, and the reality of fiction.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - delivery horror
I ordered the book for a friend, another professor, but Amazon shipped it UPS with signature required. UPS left two stickers on my door while I was at work and I never got the book.
Why not USP--the US Post? A paperback book with value of $17 does not need to be shipped and handled like opium or gold. If UPS, why signature?
Bottom line, it was returned to Amazon, I ate the shipping charges, and bought the book at my local Barnes & Noble. End of review.
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Rating: - not worth bother
This book is not philosophy. It is a bunch of esays that could never have been published even in a mediocre journal. But put the word "matrix" with the word "philosophy" and som epeople will by anything.
Rating:  - More of a Matrix Critique Piece Than Anything Else
If you are looking for a book that details the Philosophy of The Matrix movie, this book isn't for you. I thought that The Matrix raised some unique and interesting philosphical questions that I wanted to see expanded, so I bought this book. While parts of this book are interesting and well-written, most of it relates to how The Matrix interacts with other philosphical models that we are already familiar with. Each chapter is written by a different author, with a different perspective on the movie. ... Read More
Rating: - Great philosophical read; Some inherent contradictions
This is an excellent book where some great minded philosophers tackle the issues presented in the Matrix. Solipsism, Buddhism, and Christian themes are explored, placing the beloved movie into schemes that all can enjoy.
Primarily asking "If the matrix could be real?" was the main reason why I was interested in this book. Solipsism has always been fascinating to me, and even in my deepest philosophical moments I do consider myself a solipsist. However, I was disappointed with the articles ... Read More
Rating:  - The Desert Isn't So Dry
As a huge fanatic for anything "The Matrix", I read this book as soon as I learned of its existence. I had high hopes, and I was not disappointed.
The book is arranged in essays, contributed by various philosophers from a variety of backgrounds. They are usually well-written, and cover a broad range of material with a healthy amount of quoting and reference back to the movie itself. Some covered similar themes, though each contributor brought something different to the mix.
The only ... Read More
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