Cinemadope. "Philosophy Goes to the Movies: An Introduction to Philosophy", by Christopher Falzon. [review]
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2002-06
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Pataki, Tamas
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Australian Book Review
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Abstract
Christopher Falzon, a philosopher at the University of Newcastle, has written what seems to me, overall, an admirable introduction to philosophy. His selection of philosophical themes is balanced and judicious, and his presentation is unusually lucid and economical. His idea of using film as a resource to illustrate and explore philosophical ideas will appeal to most beginners, and probably assist with the marketing problem. Falzonās book is not about the philosophy of film, although his discussion does shed light on the philosophical content of some films. It is an invitation to philosophy that domesticates its subject by using film to illustrate, dramatise and, occasionally, propose philosophical themes.
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Book review, Philosophy
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Pataki, Tamas 2002. Cinemadope. Review of "Philosophy Goes to the Movies: An Introduction to Philosophy" by Christopher Falzon. 'Australian Book Review', No 242, June/July, 50-51.