Bioshock And Philosophy

Considered a sign of the ¿coming of age¿ of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. <i>BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book </i>presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite.<br/><br/><ul><li>Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS)</li><li>Explores what <i>BioShock</i> teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling</li><li>Addresses a wide array of topics including Marxism, propaganda, human enhancement technologies, political decision-making, free will, morality, feminism, transworld individuality, and vending machines in the dystopian society of Rapture</li><li>Considers visionary game developer Ken Levine¿s depiction of Ayn Rand¿s philosophy, as well as the th