BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book

William Irwin · Luke Cuddy

Aug 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Heather Wynne and Alex Knox

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Considered a sign of the "coming of age" of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and BioShock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite. - Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters, and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS) - Explores what BioShock teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling - 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 - Considers visionary game developer Ken Levine's depiction of Ayn Rand's philosophy, as well as the theories of Aristotle, de Beauvoir, Dewey, Leibniz, Marx, Plato, and others from the Hall of Philosophical Heroes

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Heather Wynne began her career in voice-over as a YouTuber, performing both on-camera and behind the mic as Calluna Reviews. Her performances have been acclaimed as "bright," "energetic," and "knowledgeable." Heather resides in Los Angeles, California.

Alex Knox is a classically trained actor, equally comfortable as a leading man and a comedic character performer. In addition to a long list of theater credits, he has appeared in commercials, hosted a web series, and, as an improv performer, entertained thousands of guests at Southern California's theme parks.

William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer.

Luke Cuddy is a professor of philosophy at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California. He edited The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy, World of Warcraft and Philosophy, and HALO and Philosophy.

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