PHILOSOPHY 267 - Philosophy and Film

Institution:

Roanoke College

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Description:

An introduction to the interaction between philosophy and film. Whether implicitly or explicitly every film makes claims about the nature of reality, human nature, society, politics, ethics, and aesthetics. This makes film an excellent place to explore philosophical questions. The course will focus on a director, theme, or genre of film with the goal that film and philosophy mutually explicate one another. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.roanoke.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 375-2500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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