Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland in Bloomington, MN

Explore the philosophy at the core of the apocalyptic future of Mad Max
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 around him.
Requiring no background in philosophy, this engaging and highly readable 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 much more.
Covers all of George Miller's
films, including
Mad Max: Fury Road
Discusses connections between
and Nietzsche, Malthus, Mill, Foucault, Sartre, and other 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 of
, such as the reversal of heroic gender roles in
Fury Road
and relationships between power and procreation
Part of the bestselling Blackwell
Philosophy and Pop Culture
series
, Mad Max and Philosophy: Thinking Through the Wasteland
is a must-read for anyone wanting to philosophically engage with Max, Furiosa, and their dystopian world.