Avatar: The Last Airbender is a story centered around the unique mission of the hero Aang, who must restore balance to the world. The four nations, Water, Earth, Fire, and Air, are out of sync due to the relentless conquest of Fire. Restoring balance requires teamwork, represented by the Avatar team, also known as the Gaang. Aang needs the help of friends, teachers, and even non-human animals.

Through the teachings of Guru Pathik and Huu, he realizes that despite the apparent division, we are all one. We all have the same roots and are branches of the same tree. Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy highlights the Eastern, Western, and indigenous philosophies that are evident in the story. Following Uncle Iroh's advice to draw wisdom from many traditions, this volume includes contributions from experts on Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, as well as from Western classical writers such as Plotinus, Kant, and Merleau-Ponty.

The volume is also unique as it draws from less common traditions such as Black liberation, anarchism, and martial arts philosophy. Combining experience and reflection, ATLA and Philosophy helps readers engage deeply with the pressing questions of our time, such as ecological destruction, the consequences of colonization and genocide, and wealth inequality, using tools from a wide range of philosophical traditions.

Pages: 288, Year of Publication: 1111, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm