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A philosophical study of the historically dominant form of moving image media. It is suitable for students of aesthetics and cinema, as well as those interested in philosophy and the art of film.

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'Clear and engaging, compact and balanced, this book provides an up-to-date introduction to some of the central issues in the philosophy of film. I can thoroughly recommend it.' Berys Gaut, Reader in Philosophy, University of St Andrews, UK
'A clear and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of film. This book will be a great resource for students as well as philosophers interested in learning about recent developments in the philosophy of film.' Thomas Wartenberg, Professor of Philosophy, Mount Holyoke College, USA

Table of Contents
Preface; 1. Film as Art; 2. Realism; 3. Authorship; 4. The Language of Film; 5. Narration in the Fiction Film; 6. The Thinking Viewer; 7. The Feeling Viewer; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Aesthetics and Film Continuum Aesthetics Series

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      Publisher Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
      Published 1/23/2008 12:10:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780826485236
      978-0826485236
      ISBN-10 0826485235
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      Entertainment Film history, theory or criticism Films, cinema

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A philosophical study of the historically dominant form of moving image media. It is suitable for students of aesthetics and cinema, as well as those interested in philosophy and the art of film.

      Trade Review
      'Clear and engaging, compact and balanced, this book provides an up-to-date introduction to some of the central issues in the philosophy of film. I can thoroughly recommend it.' Berys Gaut, Reader in Philosophy, University of St Andrews, UK
      'A clear and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of film. This book will be a great resource for students as well as philosophers interested in learning about recent developments in the philosophy of film.' Thomas Wartenberg, Professor of Philosophy, Mount Holyoke College, USA

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Film as Art; 2. Realism; 3. Authorship; 4. The Language of Film; 5. Narration in the Fiction Film; 6. The Thinking Viewer; 7. The Feeling Viewer; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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