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More Matrix and Philosophy: Revolutions and Reloaded Decoded (Popular Culture and Philosophy) (Popular Culture and Philosophy, 11) Paperback – February 8, 2005

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The three films comprising The Matrix have become a geniune cultural phenomenon; More Matrix and Philosophy enriches both the enjoyment of the films and the understanding of life today. Broken down into several "Scenes" More Matrix and Philosophy tackles issues of fate, the concept of freedom, the metaphysical links in the three films, the impact of the music chosen, race, love and the meaning of it all.
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William Irwin is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. He has edited "Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book About Everything and Nothing"; "The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh of Homer" (with Mark Conard and Aeon Skoble); "The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real", and is series editor of the Popular Culture and Philosophy series. He is also author of "Intentionalist Interpretation: A Philosophical Explanation and Defense" and editor of "The Death and Resurrection of the Author?" Professor Irwin has written numerous articles and reviews on hermeneutics, Sartre, Plato, philosophy of law, and philosophical pedagogy.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Court; First Edition (February 8, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0812695720
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0812695724
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.26 x 0.52 x 9.16 inches
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William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor in the Philosophy Department at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha (2018), God Is a Question, Not an Answer (2018), and The Meaning of Metallica (2022). He is also the author of the novel Free Dakota (2016) and The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism (2015). Irwin is best known for having originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy (1999), The Simpsons and Philosophy (2001), and The Matrix and Philosophy (2002). He was editor of these books and then General Editor of the Popular Culture and Philosophy Series through Open Court Publishing. In 2006, Irwin left Open Court to become the General Editor of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series, which includes Metallica and Philosophy (2007) and Black Sabbath and Philosophy (2012), among other volumes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars it is a pretty good book
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I have wanted this book for the longest time and was immediately glad that it was available and at an affordable price. I am one of the few people who actually enjoyed the Matrix 2&3, so having someone prove that there was actually some merit to the movies is very rewarding.

The book itself was again very affordable and wrapped for protection very effectively.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and entertaining
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Pretty good. A bit complex and required me to reread a few sections, but I still loved the book.
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Brian Bear
5.0 out of 5 stars Hey, Lou!! A Sequel That Works!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2005
Being a majorly fanatical fan of anything connected with The Matrix, I was also somewhat disappointed at first with the two sequels. So, with some interest, I approached "More Matrix and Philosophy" wondering what the contributors were going to say about these two movies.

First up, as others have mentioned, I would also reiterate that one should read "The Matrix and Philosophy" before approaching this book. Some contributors make reference to that book, and use it as a spring board for some further development of ideas. Also, on one occassion, a contributor in "More Matrix" takes a mild stab at a contributor in the first volume.

In this current volume, one is taken through 4 Scenes, which have 16 essays categorised across them. Some who contributed to the last book are back again. The essays cover a very interesting range of ideas, and have a lot of diversity among them. These include essays on faith, nihilism, God, Islamic cosmology, the Vedanta of Hinduism, race, determinism and choice, and a lot more besides. The range of topics is impressive, and kept me hooked right through the book.

For those frustrated by the first volume's repeated flogging of Plato's "cave analogy", you will be gratified to know that it is only mentioned a couple of times, and not really discussed in any detail outside the first chapter.

In general, I found that the contributors made an excellent survey of the movies, and also brought out some very interesting issues. I didn't find that I disliked any of the essays, though on some points I disagreed with them. In general, the contributions were interesting, well-written, at times humorous, and easily understood.

In this follow-up volume, I think that the book defies Lou Marinoff's idea that sequels are generally bound to fail, ("Why the Sequels Failed", in this book). I found it to be in some ways more interesting than the first volume, and wider in the various aspects that it discussed.

If you have read and enjoyed The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real (Popular Culture and Philosophy), then I really recommend this book to you. It is another book that you don't need to worry about meaty words with, and it is accessible to everyone. In short, it is a great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What lifes about
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2005
I have read almost all the Matrix books & seen all the movies.

I have also been studying this series for three yrs now. The part that has puzzled me for so long is why & how someone can love some one so much that they would die to hold on to that. In Neo & Trinitys case they had that, I was trying to understand that. I was also trying to understand if the one you loved died or "gave up on you" how would we be. Is love a pathetic imotion or what? Which is it? One day I understood when that person came back in my life. Who was always there when I needed that person. The one I am proud to say I am that persons. But his thoughtless words broke my heart, not knowing that my heart was bleeding before him. I mistakened hm for someone more like myself & not so hatful our family was never soposed to be hatful it dosn't matter any more he accomplished what he wanted to accomplish he's across the atlantic & I am here we can't go back again. I just wanted to give him a second chance to choose who he really wanted to be with before it's to late. I just want our family back a few more kids are welcome I just know he deserves more than that. WE want to go home. I loved absolutly LOVED my words are cold & flat compared to how I truly feel. Its like one third of me was taken.

If you were to die in 2 hours who is the last person you would want to be beside you?

I understand now how Neo probably felt after Trinity was gone. I actually mocked that kind life once said how pathetic it was give me a break etc. I take it all back. I am broken but yet it is all a part of life it was a lesson to be learned. But at such a young age perhaps my fate is leading me to somthing far greater than I can see or imagine. Like the oracle said "We can never see past the choices we don't understand." I believe that.

You are still great in our eyes and will always be flawless.

To: Major Steven P. Foster

Your Love forever. I will always love you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yes You CAN Be Told What The Matrix IS
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2005
...after, of course, you see it for yourself.

The second book on the subject compiled by William Irwin, More Matrix & Philosophy is more carefully crafted, passionate and brilliant writings on The Matrix trilogy and the films' place in both popular culture and philosophical debate.

Irwin brings together an array of different -- and often conflicting -- voices in both this volume and the original book. You won't agree with all of the writer's opinions, but they'll all make you think.

And of course, inspired thought is what The Matrix trilogoy is all about, to those of us who know the films contain more than slick action sequences and cool costumes.

Irwin's newest book is further proof that we are not alone. We, The Matrixheads, are not the only ones lying awake at night thinking of these films' broader implications, and here are sixteen essays that prove it.

Go ahead, read the book. But I warn you: all Irwin offers is the truth. All 16 versions of it. Can you handle it, a bit further down the rabbit hole?
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