Introducing Philosophy Through Film: Key Texts, Discussion, and Film Selections

Philosophy Through Film offers a uniquely engaging and effective approach to introductory philosophy by combining an anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical readings with a discussion of philosophical concepts illustrated in popular films.

• Pairs 50 classical and contemporary readings with popular films - from Monty Python and The Matrix to Casablanca and A Clockwork Orange
• Addresses key areas in philosophy, including topics in ethics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, free will and determinism, the problem of perception, and philosophy of time
• Each unit begins with an extensive introduction by the editors and ends with study questions linking readings to films
• Features chapter by chapter discussion of clips from films that vividly illustrate the critical philosophical arguments and positions raised in the readings