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Beneath the stylized violence and thrilling car crashes, the Mad Max films consider universal questions about the nature of human life, order and anarchy, justice and moral responsibility, society and technology, and ultimately, human redemption. In Mad Max and Philosophy, a diverse team of political scientists, historians, and philosophers investigates the underlying themes of the blockbuster movie franchise, following Max as he attempts to rebuild himself and the world. This book guides you through the barren wastelands of a post-apocalyptic future as you explore ethics and politics in The Wasteland, the importance of costumes and music, humankind's relationship with nature, commerce, gender, religion, madness, and more. ● Covers all of George Miller's Mad Max films ● Discusses connections between Mad Max and major philosophers ● Follows Max's journey from policeman and family man to lost soul in search of redemption ● Examines the future of technology and possible impacts on society, the environment, and access to natural resources ● Delves into feminist themes and relationships between power and procreation

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Matthew P. Meyer is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has contributed chapters to several books in the Wiley ""And Philosophy"" series, as well as journal articles covering Nietzsche, Mystic River, environmental ethics, and colonialism. Matthew P. Meyer is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has contributed chapters to several books in the Wiley ""And Philosophy"" series, as well as journal articles covering Nietzsche, Mystic River, environmental ethics, and colonialism. Matthew P. Meyer is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has contributed chapters to several books in the Wiley ""And Philosophy"" series, as well as journal articles covering Nietzsche, Mystic River, environmental ethics, and colonialism. David Koepsell is an entrepreneur, author, philosopher, attorney, and educator whose recent research focuses on the issues arising at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and public policy. He is a visiting assistant professor in the philosophy department at Texas A&M University. David Koepsell is an entrepreneur, author, philosopher, attorney, and educator whose recent research focuses on the issues arising at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and public policy. He is a visiting assistant professor in the philosophy department at Texas A&M University. David Koepsell is an entrepreneur, author, philosopher, attorney, and educator whose recent research focuses on the issues arising at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and public policy. He is a visiting assistant professor in the philosophy department at Texas A&M University. William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer. William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer. William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Irwin's books include Little Siddhartha and God Is a Question, Not an Answer. Michael Butler Murray is a professional actor, narrator, and musician who has voiced over fifty-five audiobooks. His recorded titles run the spectrum from dramatic to comedic fiction and nonfiction titles varying in topics from the Middle East to understanding your dog's olfactory senses. Born on Long Island, New York, he has been performing his entire life. Over the past few decades, he has performed in slews of musicals, dramas, and improv shows across the country, has appeared in several films, and performs regularly with his guitar comedy duo, Schoolcraft & Murray. He loves stretching his legs in the great outdoors, sailing, surfing and, naturally, sitting in a quiet box reading aloud. Nan McNamara is an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator and garnered the ""Best Audiobook of 2016"" distinction for her narration of Mister Monkey by Francine Prose. Her twenty-plus years as a professional actress on stage, television, and film translate into audiobook storytelling that AudioFile magazine calls ""richly observed,"" ""heartbreaking,"" and empowers her to ""smoothly shift to whatever character, time, or emotion she is portraying."" Nan has narrated nearly 100 titles in numerous genres. She is also the recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award, LA Weekly Award, StageRaw Award, Robby Award, and Scenie Award for her numerous stage performances (including Wit, for which she shaved her head) and has recorded hundreds of voice-overs for radio/TV, video games, and promos. Nan's film/television work includes portraying powerhouse attorney Bonnie Pearl on Major Crimes, a recurring stint on Switched at Birth as Brenda Powers, having fun with Emmy winner Tony Hale in Not That Funny, being killed by Jamie Kennedy in the opening of Foreclosed with Marlee Matlin and Paul Sorvino, and being reunited with her two kidnapped children on Criminal Minds. Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, Nan received her bachelor's degree in theater (cum laude). Ever the optimist, one of her lifelong dreams is for the Minnesota Vikings to reach the Super Bowl.

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