The Philosophy of Film Introductory Text and Readings [Hardcover]

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• Provides thorough selection of readings drawn from philosophy, film studies, and film criticism

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• Multiple points of view highlighted in discussion of film theory, narration, authorship, film and emotion, and the social values of cinema

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• Presents thought-provoking reading questions as well as clear and helpful introductions for each section

More information about this text along with further resources are available from the accompanying website at: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/omc/phil-film/index.html

General Introduction..

Part I: Do We Need Film Theory?.

Introduction.

Study Questions.

1. Prospects for Film Theory (Noël Carroll).

2. Can Scientific Models of Theorizing Help Film Theory (Malcolm Turvey).

3. Philosophy of Film as the Creation of Concepts (Gilles Deleuze).

Part II: What Is the Nature of Film?.

Introduction.

Study Questions.

4. Defining the Photoplay (Hugo Munsterberg).

5. The Artistry of Silent Film (Rudolph Arnheim).

6. Cinematic Realism (Andre Bazin).

7. Film, PhotographylãB