Philosophy of the Film

by Ian C. Jarvie

Examines the overlap between film and philosophy in three distinct ways: epistemological issues in film-making and viewing; aesthetic theory and film; and film as a medium of philosophical expression.

Genres: Philosophy, Film

408 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 1987

About the author

also published as: Ian Jarvie; I.C. Jarvie
full name: Ian Charles Jarvie

Reviews

[Jessie B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book that not only looks at the philosophical problems created by film, but also looks at films as a medium to express philosophical ideas, and does so in a way that makes these complex ideas easy to understand.