Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philossophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy (Hardcover)

"The book is exceptionally well-organized: Lawrence has done a remarkable job of isolating the salient issues and examining them systematically, one by one, chapter by chapter, in a colloquial, witty style that enhances the accessibility of his method." The Boston Phoenix, Friday September 24, 2004

Product Description
Like a Splinter in Your Mind leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself.

• Offers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films.
  
• Covers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use.
  
• Demonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films.
  
• Considers whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that we do.
  
• Familiarises readers with key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism.
  
• Includes a chapter that explains some of the technical elements of the films and confusing aspects of the plot.
  
• Also includes a Matrix glossary, and a cast of characters and their related symbolism.