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Summary: FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT...
Review: Which will you choose? I chose the pill that was right for me: I bought the book entitled The Matrix and Philosophy in July of 2003. I read this fantastic book from cover to cover with much ease. The author found a very brilliant way to bring an avid fan of the Matrix films closer to the philosophical aspects of the movies and themes. For someone like myself, who is always looking for an excuse to learn something more, I find it much easier to learn about things when they are related to a topic that I care about. I love when new ideas are packaged in a nice soft cover that is intriguing and interesting. After reading countless books that did not have the pace, flow and integrity that this book displays, it was definitely awesome to indulge the content held within The Matrix and Philosophy. This book brings together the best of two worlds, one fantasy and one reality; but who am I to say which one is which? In a very educational, but entertaining way, I became more centered and enlightened. I fully recommend this book to any beginner philosophy scholar, and definitely to any fan of the search down the rabbit hole. The Matrix and Philosophy is like the red pill in a journey that is full of ignorance and bliss. Combining ideas regarding Greek Mythology, Buddhism, Catholicism, wise scholors, and basic morals and principles, while keeping the readers attention. The comparisons and contrasts are easy to relate to, and the language that is portrayed is compelling. Take a look for yourself, the worst that will happen is you might accidentially free your mind!
Rating:
Summary: FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT...
Review: Which will you choose? I chose the pill that was right for me: I bought the book entitled The Matrix and Philosophy in July of 2003. I read this fantastic book from cover to cover with much ease. The author found a very brilliant way to bring an avid fan of the Matrix films closer to the philosophical aspects of the movies and themes. For someone like myself, who is always looking for an excuse to learn something more, I find it much easier to learn about things when they are related to a topic that I care about. I love when new ideas are packaged in a nice soft cover that is intriguing and interesting. After reading countless books that did not have the pace, flow and integrity that this book displays, it was definitely awesome to indulge the content held within The Matrix and Philosophy. This book brings together the best of two worlds, one fantasy and one reality; but who am I to say which one is which? In a very educational, but entertaining way, I became more centered and enlightened. I fully recommend this book to any beginner philosophy scholar, and definitely to any fan of the search down the rabbit hole. The Matrix and Philosophy is like the red pill in a journey that is full of ignorance and bliss. Combining ideas regarding Greek Mythology, Buddhism, Catholicism, wise scholors, and basic morals and principles, while keeping the readers attention. The comparisons and contrasts are easy to relate to, and the language that is portrayed is compelling. Take a look for yourself, the worst that will happen is you might accidentially free your mind!
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Summary: A good starting point into the Desert of the Real
Review: You know, I never took a single philosophy course in college, and this book still swept me right up. The thinking man has already pondered many of the issues this book brings up, but it examines them in a more analytical way that helps to focus your thinking. The book is essentially a collection of essays connecting "The Matrix" (and occasionally other films) to the modern school of thinking. As such, it could have used some editing -- the analogy to Descarte's demon allegory is certainly pertinent, but we don't need it explained to us 18 times. The essays generally fall into two categories -- those which use "The Matrix" as a starting point for serious philosophical debate and those which attempt to apply schools of thought that the filmmakers almost certainly never intended (virtually the entire final segment of the book is like this). The former work very well, the latter do not. For fans of "The Matrix" who want to examine it as more than just a film but as a question that doesn't really have an answer, this is a great place to start.
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