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Anime and Philosophy: Wide Eyed Wonder
Contributor(s): Steiff, Josef (Editor), Tamplin, Tristan D. (Editor)
ISBN: 0812696700     ISBN-13: 9780812696707
Publisher: Open Court
OUR PRICE:   $31.46  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Eastern
- Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism
LCCN: 2009050134
Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.58" W x 8.94" (1.06 lbs) 288 pages
 
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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.