Introducing Philosophy Through Film: Key Texts, Discussion, and Film Selections - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1405171014 ISBN 13 : 9781405171014

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

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Unusual book

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From Monty Python and The Matrix to Casablancaand A Clockwork Orange, popular films offer surprisinglyperceptive insights into complex philosophical concepts. Introducing Philosophy Through Film combines this novelpedagogical approach with all the virtues of a serious introductoryanthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings. Theresult is an engaging and effective way to fire the imagination ofthose new to philosophy. Drawing on a wide range of popular andeasily accessible films along with the ideas of a diverseselection of historical and contemporary thinkers this bookintroduces many of the central areas of philosophical concern,including perception, philosophy of mind, ethics, religion, freewill, determinism, and more. Chapter by chapter, the editors offera discussion of relevant film clips to help illuminate anddemystify the philosophical arguments and positions raised in theanthology′s readings.

By merging the cinematic and philosophical worlds,Introducing Philosophy Through Film provides a uniquelyeffective way for beginning students to engage with philosophy andgain insights into the human mind.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Philosophy Through Film offers a uniquely engaging andeffective approach to introductory philosophy by combining ananthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings witha discussion of philosophical concepts illustrated in popularfilms.

• Pairs 50 classical and contemporary readings with popular films– from Monty Python and The Matrix to Casablanca andA Clockwork Orange
• Addresses key areas in philosophy, including topics in ethics,philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, free will anddeterminism, the problem of perception, and philosophy of time
• Each unit begins with an extensive introduction by the editorsand ends with study questions linking readings to films
• Features chapter by chapter discussion of clips from films thatvividly illustrate the critical philosophical arguments andpositions raised in the readings

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1405171014
• ISBN 13: 9781405171014
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 640