2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook 
    
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHIL 0217 - Philosophy and Film


Credits: 3

Study of film esthetics and concepts in selected movies and related intellectual movements, thinkers, or film-makers. Special emphasis on those informed by philosophical movements such as existentialism, Marxism, modernism, or postmodernism. Topics drawn from cinema dealing with ethics, social and political philosophies, religious themes, or modern metaphysics, with attention to film criticism written by 20th century thinkers with philosophical training and interests.

Prerequisites: 0100-level philosophy course or equivalent.