Thinking Through Film: Doing Philosophy, Watching Movies

Damian Cox,Michael P. Levine

Thinking Through Film: Doing Philosophy, Watching Movies
Format
Hardback
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
26 August 2011
Pages
288
ISBN
9781405193436

Thinking Through Film: Doing Philosophy, Watching Movies

Damian Cox,Michael P. Levine

An introduction to philosophy through film, Thinking Through Film: Doing Philosophy, Watching Movies combines the exploration of fundamental philosophical issues with the experience of viewing films, and provides an engaging reading experience for undergraduate students, philosophy enthusiasts and film buffs alike.An in-depth yet accessible introduction to the philosophy raised by films, film spectatorship and film-makingProvides 12 self-contained, close discussions of individual films from across genresFilms discussed include Total Recall, Minority Report, La Promesse, Funny Games, Ikuru, The Dark Knight, Memento, AI and moreExplores concepts that span epistemology, metaphysics, fate, choice, robot love, time travel, personal identity, spectacle, ethics, luck, regret, consequentialism, deontology and the philosophy of film itselfA uniquely flexible resource for courses in philosophy and film that encourages student reflection, as well as being an engaging read for the film enthusiast

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 4 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.