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Philosophy Through Film
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In Philosophy Through Film, Amy Karofsky And Mary M. Litch Use Recently Released, Wellreceived Films To Explore Answers To Classic Questions In Philosophy In An Approachable Yet Philosophically Rigorous Manner. Each Chapter Incorporates One Or More Films To Examine One Longstanding Philosophical Question Or Problem And Assess Some Of The Best Solutions That Have Been Offered To It. The Authors Fully Integrate The Films Into Their Discussion Of The Issues, Using Them To Help Students Become Familiar With Key Topics In All Major Areas Of Western Philosophy And Master The Techniques Of Philosophical Argumentation.Revised And Expanded, Changes To The Fourth Edition Include:A Brand New Chapter On The Mindbody Problem (Chapter 4), Which Includes Discussions Of Substance Dualism, Physicalism, Eliminativism, Functionalism, And Other Relevant Theories.The Replacement Of Older Movies With Nine New Focus Films: Ad Astra, Arrival, Beautiful Boy, Divergent, Ex Machina, Her, Live Die Repeat: Edge Of Tomorrow, A Serious Man, And Silence.The Addition Of Two New Primary Readings To The Appendix Of Source Materials: Excerpts From Patricia Smith Churchlands, Can Neurobiology Teach Us Anything About Consciousness? And Frank Jacksons What Mary Didnt Know.The Inclusion Of A Website, With A Story Lines Of Films By Elapsed Time For Each Focus Film.The Films Examined In Depth Are: Ad Astra, Arrival, Beautiful Boy, Crimes And Misdemeanors, Divergent, Equilibrium, Ex Machina, Gone Baby Gone, Her, Inception, Live Die Repeat: Edge Of Tomorrow, The Matrix, Memento, Minority Report, Moon, A Serious Man, Silence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Philosophy through Film'? A: 'Philosophy through Film' explores classic philosophical questions through the lens of recently released films, providing an approachable yet rigorous examination of key topics in Western philosophy.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Amy Karofsky and Mary M. Litch.
- Q: How many pages does 'Philosophy through Film' have? A: 'Philosophy through Film' contains 370 pages.
- Q: What is new in the fourth edition of this book? A: The fourth edition includes a new chapter on the mind-body problem, updates with nine new focus films, two new primary readings in the appendix, and the inclusion of a website with storylines of films.
- Q: What types of films are analyzed in the book? A: The book analyzes films such as 'Ad Astra', 'Arrival', 'Beautiful Boy', 'Divergent', 'Ex Machina', 'Her', and 'Silence', among others.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Philosophy through Film' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Philosophy through Film' published? A: The book was published on December 7, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Philosophy through Film' is designed to be approachable for beginners while maintaining philosophical rigor.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, the book includes a website with storylines of films by elapsed time and additional readings in the appendix.
- Q: What philosophical topics are addressed in the book? A: 'Philosophy through Film' addresses various philosophical topics, including the mind-body problem, ethical dilemmas, and the nature of consciousness.