Philosophy in fiction

Films, series, novels, manga and video games read as thought experiments: the problem they stage, their characters placed on the axes they put in tension, and your own position among them.

• film · Ridley Scott, Hampton Fancher and David Peoples (screenplay), from the novel by Philip K. Dick, 1982 · Blade Runner (1)Blade RunnerIf we can make beings like us in every way, what still sets us apart from them?Rick Deckard · Roy Batty · Rachael · Eldon Tyrell · BryantEssence and existenceMoral circle
• film · Alfonso Cuarón, Alfonso Cuarón, Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, 2006Children of MenWhen humanity has no future left, who is still worth fighting for?Theo Faron · Kee · Julian Taylor · Jasper Palmer · Miriam · Syd · MarichkaHopeCriterion of right actionViolence
• film · Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan (screenplay), from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer, 2008 · The Dark Knight Trilogy (2)The Dark KnightIs lying to people to protect them still believing in them?Batman (Bruce Wayne) · The Joker · Harvey Dent · Jim Gordon · Alfred Pennyworth · Rachel DawesVision of humanityThe value of truth
• film · Lana and Lilly Wachowski, 1999The MatrixCan one be free only by facing harsh reality?Neo · Morpheus · Trinity · Cypher · Agent Smith · The OracleThe value of truthFreedom of the will

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