Introducing Philosophy Through Film: Key Texts, Discussion, and Film Selections

by Fumerton, Richard
ISBN: 9781405171014
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Overview

Philosophy Through Film offers a uniquely engaging and effective approach to introductory philosophy by combining an anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings with a discussion of philosophical concepts illustrated in popular films.
  • Pairs 50 classical and contemporary readings with popular films - from Monty Python and The Matrix to Casablanca and A Clockwork Orange
  • Addresses key areas in philosophy, including topics in ethics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, free will and determinism, the problem of perception, and philosophy of time
  • Each unit begins with an extensive introduction by the editors and ends with study questions linking readings to films
  • Features chapter by chapter discussion of clips from films that vividly illustrate the critical philosophical arguments and positions raised in the readings
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Fumerton, Richard
  • ISBN: 9781405171014
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.68 x 1.31
  • Number Of Pages: 640
  • Publication Year: 2009