Philosophy Goes to the Movies An Introduction to Philosophy

Philosophy goes to the Movies is a new kind of introduction to philosophy that makes use of movies including The Matrix , Antz , Total Recall and Cinema Paradiso , to explore philosophical ideas. Topics covered include: *the theory of knowledge *the self and personal Identity *moral philosophy *social and political philosophy *philosophy of science and technology *critical thinking. Ideal for the beginner, this book guides the student through philosophy using lively and illuminating cinematic examples. It will also appeal to anyone interested in the philosophical dimensions of cinema.Falzon, Christopher is the author of 'Philosophy Goes to the Movies An Introduction to Philosophy' with ISBN 9780415237413 and ISBN 0415237416.