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9780470415368 0470415363 An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, "Final Fantasy"The "Final Fantasy" universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that "Final Fantasy" forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means?As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more.Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game seriesOffers new perspectives on "Final Fantasy" characters and themesGives you a psychological advantage--or at least a philosophical one--against your "Final Fantasy" enemiesAllows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including "Final Fantasy XIII"Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the "Final Fantasy" universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video-game series., Does could really exist (or should we really care)?, Does could really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Do game characters fear death? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means? Final Fantasy is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, and its universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. With this book, you'll be able to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including Final Fantasy XIII. Everything you'll need to achieve a greater understanding of Final Fantasy is here. As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism the purpose of life, and much more. And of course, your intellectual status will be forever changed upon reading this book. Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video game series. Book jacket., Final Fantasy--one of the top three video game franchises of all time--is packed with compelling characters and incredible story lines. Readers can take a fascinating look at the deeper issues the game forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level., The first unauthorized look behind one of the top three video game franchises of all time, Final FantasyThe Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible story lines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Kefka is one of most infamous villains in all of Final Fantasy, but is he really insane? Shouldn't Moogles have equal rights?As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as the three major moral theories, nihilism, madness, environmental ethics, shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more. Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular videogame series Offers new perspectives on Final Fantasy characters and themes Gives you a psychological advantage-or at least a philosophical one-against your Final Fantasy enemies Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including the forthcoming Final Fantasy XIIIGuaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video game series.
9780470415368 0470415363 An unauthorized look behind one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, "Final Fantasy"The "Final Fantasy" universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that "Final Fantasy" forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means?As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more.Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game seriesOffers new perspectives on "Final Fantasy" characters and themesGives you a psychological advantage--or at least a philosophical one--against your "Final Fantasy" enemiesAllows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including "Final Fantasy XIII"Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the "Final Fantasy" universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video-game series., Does could really exist (or should we really care)?, Does could really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Do game characters fear death? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means? Final Fantasy is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, and its universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. With this book, you'll be able to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including Final Fantasy XIII. Everything you'll need to achieve a greater understanding of Final Fantasy is here. As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism the purpose of life, and much more. And of course, your intellectual status will be forever changed upon reading this book. Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video game series. Book jacket., Final Fantasy--one of the top three video game franchises of all time--is packed with compelling characters and incredible story lines. Readers can take a fascinating look at the deeper issues the game forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level., The first unauthorized look behind one of the top three video game franchises of all time, Final FantasyThe Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible story lines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Kefka is one of most infamous villains in all of Final Fantasy, but is he really insane? Shouldn't Moogles have equal rights?As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as the three major moral theories, nihilism, madness, environmental ethics, shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more. Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular videogame series Offers new perspectives on Final Fantasy characters and themes Gives you a psychological advantage-or at least a philosophical one-against your Final Fantasy enemies Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including the forthcoming Final Fantasy XIIIGuaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video game series.