Cinematic Philosophy

In this book, Tal S. Shamir sets out to identify cinema as a novel medium for philosophy and an important way of manifesting and developing philosophical thought. The volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature of philosophy s potential or, more strongly put, its need to be manifested cinematically. Drawing on the fields of cinema, philosophy, and media studies, Cinematic Philosophy adds film to the traditional list of ways through which philosophy can be created, concentrating on the unique potential of the cinematic medium to effectively put forward and create philosophy. In the process, the book opens up innovative horizons for new types of knowledge and wisdom grounded in contemporary contexts and philosophical thought. Philosophy, best characterized as the love of wisdom, is not dependent on a specific medium nor solely situated within written text or oral lectures. Shamir asserts that philosophy can, should, and must be manifested and identified in a range of different platforms."--Provided by publisher Front Matter....Pages i-x Introduction I: Central Innovations and Clarifications....Pages 1-8 Introduction II: Summary....Pages 9-25 Foundation I—The Evolution of Film and Philosophy....Pages 27-47 Foundation II—The Critique of Film and Philosophy....Pages 49-70 Foundation III—Thought Experiments....Pages 71-83 Why Philosophy Has Always Needed Cinema....Pages 85-108 Cinesophia....Pages 109-134 The Intimate Relationship Between Art and Truth....Pages 135-149 Cinematic Philosophy—A New Platform for Philosophy....Pages 151-164 Cinematic Examples....Pages 165-202 Conclusion: The Vision of Cinematic Philosophy ....Pages 203-210 Back Matter....Pages 211-226 Introduction I : Central Innovations And Clarifications -- Introduction Ii : Summary -- Foundation I : The Evolution Of Film And Philosophy -- Foundation Ii : The Critique Of Film And Philosophy -- Foundation Iii : Thought Experiments -- Why Philosophy Has Always Needed Cinema -- Cinesophia -- The Intimate Relationship Between Art And Truth -- Cinematic Philosophy : A New Platform For Philosophy -- Cinematic Examples -- Conclusion : The Vision Of Cinematic Philosophy. Tal S. Shamir. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 213-220), Filmography (page 220), And Index.