Final Fantasy and Philosophy The Ultimate Walkthrough

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.

Jason P. Blahuta is an associate professor of philosophy at Lakehead University and has contributed to Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy and Terminator and philosophy. Michel S. Beaulieu is an assistant professor of history at Lakehead University. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College. The originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the best selling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Watchmen and Philosophy.