Ultimate star wars and philosophy (John Wiley and Sons Ltd)

The editors of the original Star Wars and Philosophy strike back in this Ultimate volume that encompasses the complete Star Wars universe§Presents the most far-reaching examination of the philosophy behind Star Wars - includes coverage of the entire film catalogue to date as well as the Expanded Universe of novels, comics, television series, games and toys§No aspect of the myth and magic of Star Wars is left philosophically unexamined, providing serious explorations into the deeper meaning of George Lucas's philosophically rich creation§Topics explored include the moral code of bounty-hunter favourite Boba Fett, Stoicism and the Jedi Order, the nature of the Dark Side, Anakin and Achilles in a nihilism face-off, feminism and being chained to a giant slug, cloning, de-extinction, fatherhood, Wookiees, loyalty, betrayal, guardians, republics, tyrants, terrorism, civic duty, friendship, family, and more!§Publishing in time for the global release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015 - hotly anticipated to become the first film to top $3 billion in worldwide box office sales