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Bioshock and Philosophy

By Luke Cuddy

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Bioshock and Philosophy

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What does BioShock teach the gamer about gaming? Should we be able to buy beauty and morality from a vending machine? Is BioShock a legitimate critique of Ayn Rand's philosophy? Did Booker ever have free will? Will humans ever be able to shoot lightning out of their hands? BioShock is a critically acclaimed "first-person shooter" video game first released in 2007. While gamers still thrill at taking down a rivet gun–wielding Big Daddy, what truly impresses BioShock aficionados is its incredibly immersive environment—from the atmospheric retro music and chilling audio diaries to a compelling storyline inspired by the controversial philosophy of Ayn Rand. Setting aside the eye-popping visuals of the game's nightmarish underwater dystopia, players must confront a remarkable series of philosophical choices based on morality, free will, and human nature. BioShock and Philosophy features a collection of serious philosophical reflections on questions raised during the course of BioShock game play. Various philosophers consider a wide range of thought-provoking topics and ideas, including the accuracy of game developer Ken Levine's depiction of Rand's philosophy. As well as some of humanity's deepest mysteries, other topics include: - The ethical concerns raised by the technologically advanced society portrayed in BioShock - Marxist philosophy in relation to the underground insurgency of Vox Populi - Questions of identity in relation to body and soul raised by Elizabeth's ability to manipulate tears that exist in the fabric of time And what about the possibility of a future dystopian nightmare created by a real-life Andrew Ryan? If that ever happens, the intriguing philosophical musings of BioShock and Philosophy may just help prepare us for such a truly frightening scenario. Considered a sign of the "coming of age" of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan favorite.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
2015-06-12
Publication Date:
2015-06-22
Publisher:
Wiley
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1118915860
ISBN13:
9781118915868
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
284 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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