The Mummy: How to Hide Philosophy in Action

The Mummy is the most deeply philosophical action-adventure horror film you ever did see! This video essay explores how 1999’s The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser uses traditional adventure tropes and quirky characters to explore themes of Buddhist karma, morality, motivation, and consequence. While the commentary might appear subtle or even hidden behind the mask of fun adventure, the theme is front and centre, with three separate characters saying it out loud at three points in the movie. We discuss how luck and rational plays a role in cause and effect Don't miss out on this unique exploration of how philosophy can be hidden in plain sight in popular media. For more videos click here:    / arianaalexis   Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: @500DaysofAri Twitter: @500DaysofAriana End Screen Music: | Title: Mob Battle | Artist: Silent Partner |    • Mob Battle – Silent Partner (No Copyright ...   Music Playing Through Video: Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Name: Better Days, Monroe, Watching The Clouds, Wonder, Distant Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @   / lakeyinspired   Official "LAKEY INSPIRED" YouTube Channel HERE -    / @lakeyinspired   License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ Music from -    • Video