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Cinematic Philosophy
Tal S. Shamir
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Description for Cinematic Philosophy
Hardback. Num Pages: 236 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Condition
New
Number of Pages
226
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319334721
SKU
V9783319334721
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99-15
About Tal S. Shamir
Tal S. Shamir has directed dozens of films and exhibitions. His awards include a gold medal in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2011 Student Oscars. He holds a PhD in cinematic philosophy from the European Graduate School, Switzerland, and is currently working on his first feature film.
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