u003ciu003eLike a Splinter in Your Mindu003c/iu003e leads readers through the myriad of philosophical themes within the Matrix trilogy, helping them to gain a better understanding of the films and of philosophy itself. u003cbru003eu003culu003eu003cbru003eu003cliu003eOffers a way into philosophy through the Matrix films. u003cbru003eu003cliu003eCovers thirteen of the biggest philosophical questions in thirteen self-sufficient chapters suitable for course use. u003cbru003eu003cliu003eDemonstrates how each of these questions is illustrated through the events and characters of the films. u003cbru003eu003cliu003eConsiders whether sentient machines are possible, and whether we should expect them to face the same existentialist issues that we do. u003cbru003eu003cliu003eFamiliarises readers with key issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, race and gender, existentialism, Taoism and mysticism. u003cbru003eu003cliu003eIncludes a chapter that explains some of the technical elements of the films and confusing aspects of the plot. u003cbru003eu003cliu003eAlso includes a Matrix glossary, and a cast of characters and their related symbolism.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e