{"product_id":"9781405171021","title":"Introducing Philosophy Through Film Key Texts, Discussion, and Film Selections","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroducing Philosophy Through Film\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Texts, Discussion, and Film Selections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRichard Fumerton | Diane Jeske\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ History \u0026amp; Surveys \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroducing Philosophy through Film\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Introducing Philosophy Through Film\u003c\/i\u003e is a truly wonderful introduction to the core problems of philosophy. Its combination of great films, classic articles from both historical and contemporary philosophers, wonderfully clear introductions to each section, and provocative questions for discussion make for an introduction that is as compelling as it is rigorous.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRichard Foley, \u003c\/b\u003eNew York University  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Fumerton and Jeske have compiled an excellent anthology, filled with dozens of classic texts on the central problems of philosophy most often addressed in introductory philosophy courses. And the films they suggest will help introduce students to philosophy in the most enjoyable way possible.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMichael Huemer,\u003c\/b\u003e University of Colorado \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eMonty Python and The Matrix to Casablanca\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Clockwork Orange,\u003c\/i\u003e popular films offer surprisingly perceptive insights into complex philosophical concepts.\u003ci\u003e Introducing Philosophy Through Film\u003c\/i\u003e combines this novel pedagogical approach with all the virtues of a serious introductory anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings. The result is an engaging and effective way to fire the imagination of those new to philosophy. Drawing on a wide range of popular and easily accessible films — along with the ideas of a diverse selection of historical and contemporary thinkers — this book introduces many of the central areas of philosophical concern, including perception, philosophy of mind, ethics, religion, free will, determinism, and more. Chapter by chapter, the editors offer a discussion of relevant film clips to help illuminate and demystify the philosophical arguments and positions raised in the anthology’s readings.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy merging the cinematic and philosophical worlds,\u003ci\u003e Introducing Philosophy Through Film\u003c\/i\u003e provides a uniquely effective way for beginning students to engage with philosophy and gain insights into the human mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eRichard Fumerton\u003c\/b\u003e is the F. Wendell Miller Professor of Philosophy at the University of Iowa. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eMetaphysical and Epistemological Problems of Perception\u003c\/i\u003e (1985), \u003ci\u003eReason and Morality: A Defense of the Egocentric Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e (1990), \u003ci\u003eMetaepistemology and Skepticism\u003c\/i\u003e (1995), \u003ci\u003eRealism and the Correspondence Theory of Truth\u003c\/i\u003e (2002), \u003ci\u003eEpistemology\u003c\/i\u003e (Blackwell, 2005), and \u003ci\u003eMill\u003c\/i\u003e (with Wendy Donner, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009). His present teaching and research interests include epistemology, metaphysics, and value theory.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiane Jeske\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Iowa. Her teaching and research interests include ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of law. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eRationality and Moral Theory: How Intimacy Generates Reasons\u003c\/i\u003e (2008).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 May 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405171021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378499317900,"sku":"9781405171021","price":133.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405171021.jpg?v=1780200509","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781405171021","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}