Introducing Philosophy Through Film

<i>Philosophy Through Film</i> offers a uniquely engaging and effective approach to introductory philosophy by combining an anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings with a discussion of philosophical concepts illustrated in popular films. <ul> <li>Pairs 50 classical and contemporary readings with popular films – from Monty Python and <i>The Matrix</i> to <i>Casablanca</i> and <i>A Clockwork Orange</i></li> <li>Addresses key areas in philosophy, including topics in ethics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, free will and determinism, the problem of perception, and philosophy of time</li> <li>Each unit begins with an extensive introduction by the editors and ends with study questions linking readings to films</li> <li>Features chapter by chapter discussion of clips from films that vividly illustrate the critical philosophical arguments and positions raised in the readings</li> </ul>