Bücher der Reihe Philosophers on Film

Blade Runner 2049 is an outstanding collection of specially commissioned chapters on this long-awaited film, and is essential reading for students - indeed anyone - interested in philosophy and film studies.

The Thin Red Line raises important philosophical questions, ranging from the existential and phenomenological to the artistic and technical. This is the first book to explore and address the philosophical aspects of Malick's film.

Released in 1999, Fight Club is David Fincher 's popular adaption of Chuck Palahniuk 's cult novel, and one of the most philosophically rich films of recent years. This is the first book to explore the varied philosophical aspects of the film. Beginning with an introduction by the editor that places the film and essays in context, each chapter explores a central theme of Fight Club from a philosophical perspective. Topics discussed include: Fight Club, Plato 's cave and Descartes cogitoMoral disintegrationIdentity, gender and masculinityVisuals and narration. Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, Fight Club is essential reading for anyone interested in the film, as well as those studying philosophy and film studies.

Pedro Almodovar is one of the most renowned film directors. "Talk to Her" is one of the most discussed and controversial of all his films. This book explores and addresses the philosophical aspects of Almodovar's film. It is of interest to students interested in philosophy and film as well as ethics and gender.

Explores and addresses the myriad philosophical questions raised by the film, "Memento" concerning personal identity, free will, memory, knowledge, and action. This book examines problems in aesthetics raised by the film through its narrative structure, ontology, and genre. It is suitable for students interested in philosophy and film studies.

This book explores and addresses Blade Runner from a philosophical point of view. Beginning with a helpful introduction, seven specially commissioned chapters examine the key questions concerning emotions, reason and personhood. Essential reading for students interested in philosophy and film studies.

Released in 1958, Vertigo is Alfred Hitchock's masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all time. This is the first book to explore the philosophical aspects of Hitchcock's film. Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, Vertigo is essential reading for students interested in Vertigo and studying philosophy and film studies.

Mulholland Drive in the Routledge Philosophers on Film series is the first full philosophical appraisal of Lynch's film. Essential reading for students studying philosophy, especially aesthetics and ethics, as well as film studies.

Blade Runner 2049 is an outstanding collection of specially commissioned chapters on this long-awaited film, and is essential reading for students - indeed anyone - interested in philosophy and film studies.

Including an interview with Julie Delpy in which she discusses the key themes of the films and the importance of studying philosophy, The Philosophy of Richard Linklater¿s Before Trilogy is essential reading for students of philosophy, aesthetics and film studies.