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Mark T Conrad - The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese - 9780813124445 - V9780813124445
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The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese

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Description for The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese Hardback. Martin Scorsese is one of the most significant filmmakers in the history of American cinema. This work uses Scorsese's films as vehicles for exploration of philosophical concepts such as friendship and egoism, vigilantism, libertarianism, Buddhist ethics, desire and self-restraint, the criminal mind, beatitude and unhappiness, and the absurd. Editor(s): Conard, Mark T. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; APFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 508.
In The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese, an impressive cast of contributors explores the complex themes and philosophical underpinnings of Martin Scorsese's films. One of the most significant filmmakers in the history of American cinema, Scorsese is the creative force behind films such as GoodFellas, Taxi Driver, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Aviator, and The Age of Innocence. The contributing authors use Scorsese's films as vehicles for exploration of philosophical concepts such as friendship and egoism, vigilantism, libertarianism, Buddhist ethics, desire and self-restraint, madness, the criminal mind, beatitude and unhappiness, and the absurd.

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813124445
SKU
V9780813124445
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About Mark T Conrad
Mark T. Conard, assistant professor of philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, is the editor or coeditor of many books, including The Philosophy of Film Noir and The Philosophy of Neo-Noir.

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