James Cameron s critically acclaimed movie Avatarwas nominated for nine Academy Awards and received countlessaccolades for its breath-taking visuals and use of 3D technology.But beyond its cinematic splendour, can Avatar also offer usinsights into business ethics, empathy, disability, and therelationship between mind and body? Can getting to know theNa vi, an alien species, enlarge our vision and help us to see both our world and ourselves in new ways? Avatar and Philosophy is a revealing journey through theworld of Pandora and the huge range of philosophical themesraised by James Cameron s groundbreaking film * Explores philosophical issues such as religion, morality,aesthetics, empathy, identity, the relationship of mind and body,environmental and business ethics, technology, and just wartheory * Examines a wide range of topics from the blockbuster movie,including attitudes toward nature, our responsibilities to nonhumanspecies, colonialism, disability, and communitarian ethics * Written by an esteemed group of philosophers who are avid fansof Avatar themselves * Explains philosophical concepts in an enjoyable and accessiblemanner that will appeal to all levels of readers * With a new trilogy of sequels now announced, this is the idealentry point for understanding the world of Pandora for fans andnewcomers alike

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