Philosophy goes to the Movies - Brossura

Falzon, Christopher

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ISBN 10: 0415237416 ISBN 13: 9780415237413

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2002

Riassunto

Philosophy goes to the Movies is a new kind of introduction to philosophy that makes use of movies including The Matrix, Antz, Total Recall and Cinema Paradiso, to explore philosophical ideas.
Topics covered include:
*the theory of knowledge
*the self and personal Identity
*moral philosophy
*social and political philosophy
*philosophy of science and technology
*critical thinking.
Ideal for the beginner, this book guides the student through philosophy using lively and illuminating cinematic examples. It will also appeal to anyone interested in the philosophical dimensions of cinema.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Christopher Falzon is lecturer of Philosophy at Newcastle University, Australia. He is the author of Foucault and Social Dialogue

Contenuti:

Acknowledgements Introduction
1. Plato's Picture Show - the Theory of Knowledge 2. All of Me - the Self and personal Identity 3. Crimes and Misdemeanours - Moral Philosophy 4. Antz - Social and Political Philosophy 5. Modern Times: Society, Science and technology 6. The Holy Grail: Critical Thinking
Further Reading Glossary Bibliography Index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415237416
• ISBN 13: 9780415237413
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 240