Star Wars And Philosophy Strikes Back

<p>Should droids be free? Should clone troopers? <p>What political and ethical ideas ground resistance and rebellion? <p>What¿s wrong with the way women are portrayed in <i>Star Wars</i>? <p>Does Han Solo have a philosophical worldview? <p>Was Galen Erso responsible for the destruction of Alderaan? <p>Should you eat Baby Yoda? <p>¿This is the Way.¿ In <i>Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back</i>, the Way wends through entirely new adventures in the <i>Star Wars </i>galaxy far, far away: not only the films of the Skywalker saga, but also <i>Rebels</i>, <i>The Bad Batch</i>, <i>Rogue One</i>,<i> Solo</i>, and <i>The Mandalorian</i>. Like the creators of these films and television series, the authors in this book harness the magical mix of humor, action, empathy, characterization, adventure, and fan service that constitutes <i>Star Wars</i>. <p>In addition to thorny metaphysical questions about the nature of time and free will, this volume highlights the staggering cultural impact of Geor