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 _Mad Max_ films, including _Mad Max: Fury Road_ * Discusses connections between _Mad Max _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 _Mad Max_, 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.