Alien and Philosophy

Alien and Philosophy I Infest, Therefore I Am - The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

Alien and Philosophy: I Infest, Therefore I Am presents a philosophical exploration of the world of Alien, the simultaneously horrifying and thought-provoking sci-fi horror masterpiece, and the film franchise it spawned.

  • The first book dedicated to exploring the philosophy raised by one of the most successful and influential sci-fi franchises of modern times
  • Features contributions from an acclaimed team of scholars of philosophy and pop culture, led by highly experienced volume editors
  • Explores a huge range of topics that include the philosophy of fear, Just Wars, bio-weaponry, feminism and matriarchs, perfect killers, contagion, violation, employee rights and Artificial Intelligence
  • Includes coverage of H.R. Giger's aesthetics, the literary influences of H.P. Lovecraft, sci-fi and the legacy of Vietnam, and much more!

Book information

ISBN: 9781119280811
Publisher: Wiley
Imprint: Wiley Blackwell
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.4372
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 366g
Height: 236mm
Width: 173mm
Spine width: 23mm