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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Christopher Grau
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Description for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Paperback. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is one of the most widely discussed and thought-provoking films. This book explores and addresses the philosophical aspects of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". Editor(s): Grau, Christopher. Series: Philosophers on Film. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: APFA; HP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 228.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of the most widely discussed and thought-provoking films of recent years.
This is the first book to explore and address the philosophical aspects of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Beginning with a helpful introduction that places each essay in context, specially commissioned chapters examine the following topics:
- philosophical issues surrounding love, friendship, affirmation and repetition
- the role of memory (and the emotions) in personal identity and decision-making
- the morality of imagination and ethical importance of memory
- philosophical questions about self-knowledge and knowing the minds of others
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- the aesthetics of the film considered in relation to Gondry’s other works and issues in the philosophy of perception
Including a foreword by Michel Gondry and a list of further reading, this volume is essential reading for students interested in philosophy and film studies.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Series
Philosophers on Film
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415774666
SKU
V9780415774666
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About Christopher Grau
Christopher Grau is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Clemson University. He is the author of several essays that explore ethical issues through film, including ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the Morality of Memory’, which appeared in the Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism. He is also the editor of Philosophers Explore The Matrix (2005).
Reviews for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
'Christopher Grau has assembled a series of essays that do something more than simply testify to the power of a memorable film. In an era in which memory itself has come to have an increasingly important place in cultural production and in philosophy, this collection promises to be an invaluable resource.' - Frances Ferguson, Johns Hopkins University 'Reading these ... Read more