Alien and philosophy : I infest, therefore I am /
Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned.-The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most...
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| 520 | |a Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned.-The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern times -Features contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editors -Explores a huge range of topics that include the philosophy of fear, Just Wars, bio-weaponry, feminism and matriarchs, perfect killers, contagion, violation, employee rights and Artificial Intelligence -Includes coverage of H.R. Giger's aesthetics, the literary influences of H.P. Lovecraft, sci-fi and the legacy of Vietnam, and much more! | ||
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