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This book pairs close readings of some of the classic writings of
existentialist philosophers with interpretations of films that
reveal striking parallels to each of those texts, demonstrating
their respective philosophies in action. Individual chapters
include significant excerpts from the original texts being
discussed and illustrated. Pairings cover Schopenhauer and Waking
Life, Stirner and Hud, Kierkegaard and Winter Light, Nietzsche and
The Fountainhead, Heidegger, Blade Runner and The Thin Red Line,
Camus, Leaving Las Vegas and Missing, Sartre, Husbands and Wives,
and Michael Collins, de Beauvoir and Revolutionary Road, and
Foucault and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Movies with Meaning
offers a clear and insightful examination of the relationships
between existential philosophers and film, providing both digests
of their most significant texts and cinematic illustrations of what
each had in mind. For the first time in one place, this book
analyses the implications for film of the perspectives of a wide
array of the most significant existentialist thinkers. Organized
chronologically, like most existentialism anthologies, this is an
ideal textbook for an intermediate level existentialism course, or
as a companion to a selection of primary texts.
Black Mirror is a cultural phenomenon. It is a creative and
sometimes shocking examination of modern society and the improbable
consequences of technological progress. The episodes - typically
set in an alternative present, or the near future - usually have a
dark and satirical twist that provokes intense question both of the
self and society at large. These kind of philosophical provocations
are at the very heart of the show. Philosophical reflections on
Black Mirror draws upon thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche,
Pierre Hadot and Michel Foucault to uncover how Black Mirror acts
as 'philosophical television' questioning human morality and
humanity's vulnerability when faced with the inexorable advance of
technology.
This book pairs close readings of some of the classic writings of
existentialist philosophers with interpretations of films that
reveal striking parallels to each of those texts, demonstrating
their respective philosophies in action. Individual chapters
include significant excerpts from the original texts being
discussed and illustrated. Pairings cover Schopenhauer and Waking
Life, Stirner and Hud, Kierkegaard and Winter Light, Nietzsche and
The Fountainhead, Heidegger, Blade Runner and The Thin Red Line,
Camus, Leaving Las Vegas and Missing, Sartre, Husbands and Wives,
and Michael Collins, de Beauvoir and Revolutionary Road, and
Foucault and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Movies with Meaning
offers a clear and insightful examination of the relationships
between existential philosophers and film, providing both digests
of their most significant texts and cinematic illustrations of what
each had in mind. For the first time in one place, this book
analyses the implications for film of the perspectives of a wide
array of the most significant existentialist thinkers. Organized
chronologically, like most existentialism anthologies, this is an
ideal textbook for an intermediate level existentialism course, or
as a companion to a selection of primary texts.
Black Mirror is a cultural phenomenon. It is a creative and
sometimes shocking examination of modern society and the improbable
consequences of technological progress. The episodes - typically
set in an alternative present, or the near future - usually have a
dark and satirical twist that provokes intense question both of the
self and society at large. These kind of philosophical provocations
are at the very heart of the show. Philosophical reflections on
Black Mirror draws upon thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche,
Pierre Hadot and Michel Foucault to uncover how Black Mirror acts
as 'philosophical television' questioning human morality and
humanity's vulnerability when faced with the inexorable advance of
technology.
Two seasoned fire officers take an in-depth look into the causes of
line of duty deaths in residential building fires, and offer
incident recommendations. This book is designed to provide
firefighters and fire officers "street proven" tips, techniques,
and company-level drills that address and overcome the 25 most
common errors that occur at residential building fires.
This is an introduction to ethical theories and contemporary moral
issues through film. "A Filmgoer's Guide to Ethics" presents the
ideal introduction to philosophical ethics for film lovers. Dan
Shaw uses a series of fifteen popular films, including "Hotel
Rwanda", "Casablanca", "Citizen Kane", "A Clockwork Orange", "Dead
Man Walking" and "Full Metal Jacket", to illustrate all the major
ethical theories and key contemporary moral issues. The book
provides a brief summary and philosophical interpretation of each
film, with reference throughout to primary philosophical sources. A
unique pedagogical feature is that each chapter begins with a
five-step summary of the theoretical position in question and a
critical evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses through a
specific film. Topics covered include: divine authority; the social
contract; moral relativism; virtue ethics- freedom and determinism;
euthanasia; capital punishment; war and terrorism; abortion; and,
business ethics. Ideal for undergraduate students coming to
philosophical ethics for the first time, this book utilizes popular
film to introduce a central topic in the study of philosophy.
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