The Philosophy Of The Jedi & The Sith: An Analysis Of Emotion In Star Wars
The Jedi’s philosophy is problematic. First, they recruit young children (even Anakin in The Phantom Menace was considered too old) and they teach padawans to ‘let go’ of powerful emotions such as hate. It’s agreed upon in fandom that Yoda’s philosophy turned Jedis...
Power In Ozymandias: Watchmen And Breaking Bad In Modern Times
Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a terrific poem, and in this blog post, we’ll comment on power, and how it shapes individuals, especially in fiction. Note: This blog post contains spoilers for Watchmen (graphic novel) and the television show Breaking Bad....
Philosophical Fiction: The Stories That Ask Big Questions
Fiction asks fascinating philosophical questions, and doesn’t always provide easy answers. Fiction, no matter the genre, has the ability to tell a good story and to challenge our presumptions and thoughts. Writers and artists may not consider themselves...
How Realistic Is The Handmaid’s Tale? Not By Much.
Note: This blog post contains no spoilers for Atwood’s books or the television show. Atwood’s groundbreaking dystopia The Handmaid’s Tale is proof that fiction has the ability to appear too real. Yet how realistic is The Handmaid’s Tale? The...
The Philosophy Of Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is a fantastic director, and I’m very excited for the upcoming “Tenet.” You can watch the trailer here. Wonder what philosophical commentary Nolan is going to make! With all the buzz about the film going around, I decided to revisit...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
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