{"product_id":"inception-philosophy-9781118072639","title":"Inception Philosophy","description":"\u003cb\u003eA philosophical look at the movie \u003ci\u003eInception\u003c\/i\u003e and its brilliant metaphysical puzzles\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs the top still spinning? Was it all a dream? In the world of Christopher Nolan's four-time Academy Award-winning movie, people can share one another's dreams and alter their beliefs and thoughts. \u003ci\u003eInception\u003c\/i\u003e is a metaphysical heist film that raises more questions than it answers: Can we know what is real? Can you be held morally responsible for what you do in dreams? What is the nature of dreams, and what do they tell us about the boundaries of \"self\" and \"other\"? From Plato to Aristotle and from Descartes to Hume, \u003ci\u003eInception and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e draws from important philosophical minds to shed new light on the movie's captivating themes, including the one that everyone talks about: did the top fall down (and does it even matter)?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the movie's key questions and themes, including how we can tell if we're dreaming or awake, how to make sense of a paradox, and whether or not inception is possible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives new insights into the nature of free will, time, dreams, and the unconscious mind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses different interpretations of the film, and whether or not philosophy can help shed light on which is the \"right one\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeepens your understanding of the movie's multi-layered plot and dream-infiltrating characters, including Dom Cobb, Arthur, Mal, Ariadne, Eames, Saito, and Yusuf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn essential companion for every dedicated Inception fan, this book will enrich your experience of the \u003ci\u003eInception\u003c\/i\u003e universe and its complex dreamscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID KYLE JOHNSON\u003c\/b\u003e is assistant professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and the editor of Heroes and Philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWILLIAM IRWIN\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of philosophy at King's College. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles, including House and Philosophy, Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy, and Mad Men and Philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, visit \u003cb\u003ewww.andphilosophy.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414747517202,"sku":"9781118072639","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5310312e-033f-41db-936b-bd31ef84b122.jpg?v=1729381792","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/inception-philosophy-9781118072639","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}