Oel Ngati Kameie.
Welcome to the Pandoran Philosopher blog, where we explore the wisdom and insights of Avatar. James Cameron’s universe is filled with beauty, meaning, and other treasures we can find and unpack. We need only to see.
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Life, Death, and Immortality in Avatar 2
There are many versions of immortality. Explore the different ways of transcending death and their connections to world religions. (8 min read)
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The Ethics of Payakan
How do we determine what is moral? Learn about Ethics 101 through Payakan and the Tulkun Way. (5 min read)
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The Na’vi Way: Desire, Happiness, and Three Laws of Eywa
What is the difference between the human and Na’vi race when it comes to desire and happiness? With comments from Stoicism, Buddhism, and National Parks. (8 min read)
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Avatar 2: The Philosophy and Symbolism of Water (Part One)
The Way of Water’s profound connections to East Asian, Orthodox Christian, and Maori philosophies. (7 min read)
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Avatar 2: The Philosophy and Symbolism of Water (Part Two)
Continue our exploration by reflecting on the Tulkuns and the Na’vi in The Way of Water. Featured are sea lores and cosmic virtues. (7 min read)
Pandoran Philosopher
Gavin is an Avatar devotee from Indonesia, his Pandora. In 6th grade, he wrote a spinoff that was awarded 1st place in Creative Writing by Times Bookstores. He’s now graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Philosophy and Certificate in Great Books from Torrey Honors College, Biola University, and he’s pursuing an M.A.R. in Philosophy at Yale University. Finally, he embodies the curiosity of Grace and wonderment of Kiri.
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