This introductory volume presents an overview of the philosophy of film, a burgeoning sub-discipline of Aesthetics.
- Performing Arts
Morality and the Movies
An introduction to ethical theories and contemporary moral issues through film.
- Philosophy
Thinking Through Film
THINKING THROUGH FILM Thinking Through Film provides the best introduction available to the diverse relationships between film and philosophy.
- Philosophy
Thinking Through Film
THINKING THROUGH FILM Thinking Through Film provides the best introduction available to the diverse relationships between film and philosophy.
- Philosophy
Movies with Meaning
This book pairs close readings of some of the classic writings of existentialist philosophers with interpretations of films that reveal striking parallels to each of those texts, demonstrating their respective philosophies in action.
- Performing Arts
Darren Aronofsky’s Films and the Fragility of Hope
... film and its capability for triggering philosophical thoughts. In Doing Philosophy at the Movies ... film and philosophy and referring to philosophers using films to ... Taking Movies Seriously (2008), Daniel Shaw summarizes different ...
- Religion
Faith, Film and Philosophy
" Plato So who today are our principal storytellers? Not philosophers, but filmmakers. For those who know both the enormous entertainment potential and the culture-shaping power of film, this book will stir mind and imagination.
- Performing Arts
A Philosophy of Cinematic Art
A wide-ranging and accessible study of cinema as an art form, discussing traditional photographic films, digital cinema, and videogames.
- Philosophy
Philosophy goes to the Movies
Ideal for the beginner, this book guides the student through philosophy using lively and illuminating cinematic examples. It will also appeal to anyone interested in the philosophical dimensions of cinema.
- Performing Arts
European Cinema and Continental Philosophy
Film As Thought Experiment Thomas Elsässer. But how alive is philosophy in 'film' as a medium and art form? The ... Taking Movies Seriously (London and New York: Wallflower, 2008). For online discussion, there is also the well- kept website ...
