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Philosophy goes to the movies : an introduction to philosophy / Christopher Falzon.
LIBRA BD21 .F34 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Falzon, Christopher, 1957-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Philosophy--Introductions.
- Philosophy.
- Philosophy in motion pictures.
- Genre:
- Introductions.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 230 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
- Summary:
- "Philosophy Goes to the Movies" is a new kind of introduction to philosophy that makes use of the movies to explore philosophical ideas and positions. From art-house movies like "Cinema Paradiso" to Hollywood blockbusters like "The Matrix," the movies we have grown up with provide us with a world of memorable images, events and situations that can be used to illustrate, illuminate and provoke philosophical thought.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-224) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0415237408
- 0415237416
- OCLC:
- 48674595
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