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Film, Philosophy, and Reality: Ancient Greece to Godard
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Film, Philosophy, and Reality: Ancient Greece to Godard
Current price: $180.00
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Film, Philosophy, and Reality: Ancient Greece to Godard
Current price: $180.00
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The book is divided into three parts. The first is an introduction to philosophy and film, designed for the reader with little background in one or the other subject. The second examines the philosophical importance of the distinction between appearance and reality, and shows that reflection upon this distinction is naturally provoked by the experience of watching movies. The final part takes a close and careful look at the style and techniques of Jean-Luc Godard’s groundbreaking film
in order to illustrate how such themes can be explored cinematically
The book addresses topics such as:
With a glossary of key thinkers, terms, and concepts, as well as sections on suggested films and further reading, this textbook will appeal to lecturers and students in undergraduate philosophy and film courses, and in courses focused on Philosophy of Film, Philosophy and Film, or Film-Philosophy.