Cinematic Philosophy

ISBN-13: 9783319334721 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 226 str.

Tal S. Shamir

Opis

In this book, Tal S. Shamir sets out to identify cinema as a novel medium for philosophy and an important way of manifesting and developing philosophical thought. The volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature of philosophy s potential or, more strongly put, its need to be manifested cinematically. Drawing on the fields of cinema, philosophy, and media studies, Cinematic Philosophy adds film to the traditional list of ways through which philosophy can be created, concentrating on the unique potential of the cinematic medium to effectively put forward and create philosophy. In the process, the book opens up innovative horizons for new types of knowledge and wisdom grounded in contemporary contexts and philosophical thought. Philosophy, best characterized as the love of wisdom, is not dependent on a specific medium nor solely situated within written text or oral lectures. Shamir asserts that philosophy can, should, and must be manifested and identified in a range of different platforms.
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Spis treści

Introduction I. Central Innovations & Clarifications

Introduction II. Summary

1. Foundation I—The Evolution of Film and Philosophy

2. Foundation II—The Critique of Film and Philosophy

3. Foundation III—Thought Experiments

4. Why Philosophy Has Always Needed Cinema

5. Cinesophia

6. The Intimate Relation between Art and Truth

7. Cinematic Philosophy—A New Platform for Philosophy

8. Cinematic Examples 

Conclusion: The Vision of Cinematic Philosophy

Epilogue

Bibliography

O autorze

Tal S. Shamir has directed dozens of films and exhibitions. His awards include a gold medal in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2011 Student Oscars. He holds a PhD in cinematic philosophy from the European Graduate School, Switzerland, and is currently working on his first feature film.