PHIL 151 - Film and Philosophy

An examination of the ways in which philosophy is manifested in the making and content of film. This course will include the viewing of several films that portray philosophical themes on the nature of humor, drama, and the fear in contemporary film and attempt to answer questions regarding the nature of voyeuristic emotional catharsis in the making of the human being. Finally, the course hopes to address issues of cultural diversity by looking at the way various Western and non Western cultures address these issues. The course will also include philosophical readings on film and the nature of philosophical problems.

Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)