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The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film (The Philosophy of Popular Culture)
Steven M. Sanders
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Paperback. The science fiction genre maintains a remarkable hold on the imagination and enthusiasm of the filmgoing public, captivating large audiences worldwide and garnering ever-larger profits. This title explores the storylines, conflicts, and themes of fifteen science fiction film classics, from "Metropolis" to "The Matrix". Editor(s): Sanders, Steven M. Series: The Philosophy of Popular Culture. Num Pages: 242 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; APFN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382.
The science fiction genre maintains a remarkable hold on the imagination and enthusiasm of the filmgoing public, captivating large audiences worldwide and garnering ever-larger profits. The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film explores the storylines, conflicts, and themes of fifteen science fiction film classics, from Metropolis to The Matrix. Editor Steven M. Sanders and a group of outstanding scholars in philosophy, film studies, and other fields raise science fiction film criticism to a new level by penetrating the surface of the films to expose the underlying philosophical arguments, ethical perspectives, and metaphysical views.
The science fiction genre maintains a remarkable hold on the imagination and enthusiasm of the filmgoing public, captivating large audiences worldwide and garnering ever-larger profits. The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film explores the storylines, conflicts, and themes of fifteen science fiction film classics, from Metropolis to The Matrix. Editor Steven M. Sanders and a group of outstanding scholars in philosophy, film studies, and other fields raise science fiction film criticism to a new level by penetrating the surface of the films to expose the underlying philosophical arguments, ethical perspectives, and metaphysical views.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
Series
The Philosophy of Popular Culture
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813192604
SKU
V9780813192604
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About Steven M. Sanders
Steven M. Sanders, emeritus professor of philosophy at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, is coeditor of The Philosophy of TV Noir. He lives in Franklin, Massachusetts.
Reviews for The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film (The Philosophy of Popular Culture)
"Twelve essays, all by outstanding film scholars, that offer a comprehensive overview of the subject. Recommended." - Choice "I can recommend this book to philosophy students and their teachers, along with the rest of us who are still searching to answers to the mystery of humanity and its place in the cosmos." - Armchair Interviews "A successful volume. Pedagogues, both ... Read more