where can i find information on philosophy and the movies.
i am writing an essay on movies and the philosopy behind each movie.
2007-03-24 15:55:28 · 12 answers · asked by bubblegummy 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The following text, I think, would be helpful to you:
Classic Questions and Contemporary Film: An Introduction to Philosophy with PowerWeb: Philosophy (Paperback) By Dean Kowalski (as found on Amazon.com)
I took an Ethics course taught by this guy. He didn't use his own book (I don't think it was published yet, and it's for Philosophy 101 anyway), but he integrated film into the curriculum as a means to introduce and illustrate various ethical concepts. The film angle is kind of his specialty. At first, I thought it was obnoxious, that his use of film encouraged intellectual laziness and a total lack of creativity, but I suppose for our cable TV culture, it may be the only remaining way to access the philosophical center of the contemporary brain.
If you're interested, you should also have no problem finding books on The Matrix & Philosophy - I think I have 4 or 5. If you can use television, there are also books on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Seinfeld and philosophy. I've also got a couple books about the Simpsons - one on philosophy, the other on religion. They're quite entertaining to read... and surprisingly intelligent.
Good luck!
2007-03-24 16:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy Goes to the Movies: An Introduction to Philosophy by Christop Falzon.
2007-03-25 02:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by Coco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's an entire book series that can be found on Amazon.com that's dedicated to "The Philosophy of..." things like The Simpsons or the Matrix trilogy. Also, given the Matrix's blatant philosophical implications (which would make it a perfect example for you to use), there is an entire book called Taking the Red Pill, also on Amazon.com.
2007-03-24 23:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Smokey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book called "Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy". The author also has "The Matrix and Philosophy". I plan on reading them, but have not at this time. Most bookstores should carry them.
2007-03-25 00:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jedi Baptist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open Court Publishing has the market on that cornered -- over 30 titles in their Pop Culture & Philosophy Series.
2007-03-25 00:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by no_good_names_left_17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already have some great suggestions, and I would recommend a look here, Stephen Simon, director of many amazing films, like "What Dreams May Come", started the Spiritual Cinema Circle a few years ago. It's a very inspiring site :
http://www.thespiritualcinemacircle.com/
2007-03-25 00:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by cosmicvoyager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a great book called Unthinking Eurocentrism by Ella Shohat and Robert Stam. It covers a lot of different ideas and periods in Western and Eastern cinema.
2007-03-24 23:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reading Paul Schrader's 'Transcendental Style In Film - Ozu/Bresson/Dreyer'. Schrader takes certain philosophical themes and finds them exemplified in the work of Yasujiro Ozu, Robert Bresson and Carl Theodor Dreyer. Schrader himself went on to write 'Taxi Driver' and much of 'Raging Bull' (although he didn't get a credit on the latter), and also directed 'Mishima', 'Cat People' and 'Affliction' among other things. Probably the most philosophically engaged auteur in American movies today, in other words.
2007-03-24 23:05:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure there's a book called "Movies and Philosophy" or something like that.
2007-03-24 23:03:01 · answer #9 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go watch The Secret DVD. It's PROFOUND - but not for many who don't understand it - THEN go watch, "What The Bleep? Downn The Rabbit Hole... Quantum Edition." for logical proof.
You will question your own life.
I guarantee it.
2007-03-24 23:20:36 · answer #10 · answered by Nandini S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋