PHIL 3355 - Film and Philosophy

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of Philosophy or junior standing, or instructor consent.
This course is an introduction to the philosophical study of motion pictures, including such topics as the ontological status of film, the aesthetic value of cinema, the ethics and politics of moviemaking, and the existential significance of movie going. In addition, the course will examine the philosophical potential of film as a medium of individual and cultural expression, and attempt to determine the philosophical significance of various films.