Introducing philosophy through film: key texts, discussion, and film selections

From Monty Python and The Matrix to Casablanca and A Clockwork Orange, popular films offer surprisingly perceptive insights into complex philosophical concepts. Philosophy Through Film combines this novel pedagogical approach with all the virtues of a serious introductory anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings. The result is an engaging and effective way to fire the imagination of those new to philosophy. Drawing on a wide range of popularand easily accessible films - along with the ideas of a diverse selection of historical and contemporary thinkers - Philosophy Through Film introduces manyof the central areas of philosophical concern, including perception, philosophy of mind, ethics, religion, free will, determinism, and more. Chapter by chapter, the editors offer a discussion of relevant film clips to help illuminateand demystify the philosophical arguments and positions raised in the anthology's readings. By merging the cinematic and philosophical worlds, Philosophy Through Film provides a uniquely effective way for beginning students to engagewith philosophy and gain insights into the human mind.

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-7101-4
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 640
• Fecha Publicación: 31/03/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés