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Movies and the Meaning of Life: Philosophers Take on Hollywood
. Ed(S): Blessing, Kimberly A.; Tudico, Paul J.
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Description for Movies and the Meaning of Life: Philosophers Take on Hollywood
paperback. A compelling collection of essays explores philosophical issues through the lens of popular Hollywood films, finding interesting topics in Fight Club, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, and many other movies. Original. Editor(s): Blessing, Kimberly A.; Tudico, Paul J. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; HPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 452.
"The meaning of life is the most urgent of questions," said the existentiallist thinker Albert Camus. And no less a philosopher than Woody Allen has wondered:"How is it possible to find meaning in a finite world, given my waist and shirt size?"
"Movies and the Meaning of Life" looks at popular and cult movies, examining their assumptions and insights on meaning-of-life questions: What is reality and how can I know it? (The Truman Show, Contact, Waking Life); How do I find myself and my true identity? (Fight Club, Being John Malkovich, Boys Don't Cry, Memento); How do I find meaning ... Read more
"The meaning of life is the most urgent of questions," said the existentiallist thinker Albert Camus. And no less a philosopher than Woody Allen has wondered:"How is it possible to find meaning in a finite world, given my waist and shirt size?"
"Movies and the Meaning of Life" looks at popular and cult movies, examining their assumptions and insights on meaning-of-life questions: What is reality and how can I know it? (The Truman Show, Contact, Waking Life); How do I find myself and my true identity? (Fight Club, Being John Malkovich, Boys Don't Cry, Memento); How do I find meaning ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Open Court United States
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL, United States
ISBN
9780812695755
SKU
V9780812695755
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