REOPENED: Call for Abstracts: Minecraft and Philosophy

[Deadline for Abstracts extended to March 23rd 2015] Minecraft and Philosophy Edited by Ian Schnee The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series   Please circulate and re-post widely   Abstracts and subsequent essays should be philosophically substantial but accessible, written to engage the intelligent lay reader. Contributors of accepted essays will receive an honorarium. Submission…

Call for Abstracts: Minecraft and Philosophy

Minecraft and Philosophy Edited by Ian Schnee The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series   Please circulate and re-post widely   Abstracts and subsequent essays should be philosophically substantial but accessible, written to engage the intelligent lay reader. Contributors of accepted essays will receive an honorarium. Submission Guidelines: Submission deadline for abstracts (100-500 words) and…

The Philosophy and Pop Culture ‘Top 10’: True Detective, Burning Man, Mickey Mouse, 24, Minecraft and more

It’s been 6 months since we relaunched ANDPHILOSOPHY and as a little half-birthday treat, we’ve collected here the 10 most popular posts since launch. Happy reading. And remember there are plenty of ways for you to get involved.   1. True Detective and Philosophy: The Light Is Winning 2. Burning Man and Philosophy: Love in the…

Letter from the Series Editor

Philosophy is everywhere. You can find it at work behind the scenes in Hollywood movies and TV shows, between the lines of graphic novels, and in song lyrics and video game plots. It’s not just about the ancient Greeks and bearded professors. Philosophy is all around you and that includes pop culture. Our goal with…