BioShock and philosophy : irrational game, rational book / edited by Luke Cuddy. [electronic resource] Cuddy, Luke, 1980- editor of compilation. Video games Philosophy. Video games Design. GV1469.37 794.8/1536 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. "Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and Bioshock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite. Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS) Explores what BioShock teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling Addresses a wide array of topics including Marxism, propaganda, human enhancement technologies, political decision-making, free will, morality, feminism, transworld individuality, and vending machines in the dystopian society of Rapture Considers visionary game developer Ken Levine's depiction of Ayn Rand's philosophy, as well as the theories of Aristotle, de Beauvoir, Dewey, Leibniz, Marx, Plato, and others from the Hall of Philosophical Heroes"-- Provided by publisher. "Presents expert reflections by philosophers (and connoisseurs) on BioShock, the critically acclaimed and immersive video game"-- Provided by publisher. 2015 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118915899 eng The Blackwell philosophy and pop culture series Blackwell philosophy and popculture series. BioShock and philosophy BioShock and philosophy