AS 300.201 - Film and Philosophy

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

Philosophers have thought about the nature of freedom, beauty, time, and desire for quite some time. But what can film teach us about these ideas? This course will stage a dialogue between philosophers like Friedrich Nietzsche and Gilles Deleuze and films by directors such as Woody Allen, Wes Anderson, and Stanley Kubrick. Our goal is not only to use philosophy in order to better appreciate films, but also to use films in order to resolve some of the most persistent questions posed in the history of philosophy. There will be screenings outside the scheduled meeting times.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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