The Last of Us and Philosophy: Look for the Light (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)

by: Charles Joshua Ho (Editor),William Irwin(Series Editor)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2024/9/11

Language: English

Print Length: 224 pages

ISBN-10: 1394221924

ISBN-13: 9781394221929

Book Description

Did Joel do the right thing when he saved Ellie?Are those infected by the Cordyceps conscious?Are communities necessary for human survival and flourishing?Should Ellie forgive Joel?Is Abby’s revenge morally justified? Is Ellie’s?The Last of Us franchise includes two of the best video games ever created and the critically acclaimed HBO series. Renowned for brilliant gameplay and world-class narrative, The Last of Us raises timeless and enduring philosophical questions. Beautiful, thrilling, and tragic, Ellie’s story of survival is as philosophical as it is profound. The Last of Us and Philosophy brings together an inteational team of philosophical experts and fans exploring the timeless questions raised by the video games and the show. Drawing insights ranging from Aristotle and Abby to Buddha and Bill, this book elucidates the roles that trust, community, love, justice, and hope play in The Last of Us. Twenty-four original essays cover both The Last of Us Part I and II and the HBO series, offering accessible and nuanced philosophical analysis of Naughty Dog’s amazing world. Whether you’re a fan of the video games or of the HBO series, The Last of Us and Philosophy will take you on a philosophical jouey where you look for the light.

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Did Joel do the right thing when he saved Ellie?Are those infected by the Cordyceps conscious?Are communities necessary for human survival and flourishing?Should Ellie forgive Joel?Is Abby’s revenge morally justified? Is Ellie’s?The Last of Us franchise includes two of the best video games ever created and the critically acclaimed HBO series. Renowned for brilliant gameplay and world-class narrative, The Last of Us raises timeless and enduring philosophical questions. Beautiful, thrilling, and tragic, Ellie’s story of survival is as philosophical as it is profound. The Last of Us and Philosophy brings together an inteational team of philosophical experts and fans exploring the timeless questions raised by the video games and the show. Drawing insights ranging from Aristotle and Abby to Buddha and Bill, this book elucidates the roles that trust, community, love, justice, and hope play in The Last of Us. Twenty-four original essays cover both The Last of Us Part I and II and the HBO series, offering accessible and nuanced philosophical analysis of Naughty Dog’s amazing world. Whether you’re a fan of the video games or of the HBO series, The Last of Us and Philosophy will take you on a philosophical jouey where you look for the light.