Introduces students to issues in philosophy through film, including consideration of film itself as an artistic medium. Students will watch films and wrestle with the philosophical problems they present. Topics will vary according to film selection and may include: the distinction (if any) between high and low art; aspects of film production that support or create aesthetic value; and how (if at all) film can and should be used to foment socio-political change.
instructor(s)
Potter, Jason Timothy
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
