Originally published as the Continuum Companion to Continental Philosophy, this book offers the definitive guide to contemporary Continental thought. It covers all the most pressing and important themes and categories in the field - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Twelve specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the field and, valuably, how the various topics intersect. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, and a guide to practical research in the field, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in and studying Continental Philosophy.
John Mullarkey Boeken
John Ó Maoilearca duikt diep in film en televisie, waarbij zijn werk de kruising van filosofie en filmtheorie verkent. Hij onderzoekt visuele media met een scherp analytisch oog, en biedt lezers inzichtelijke essays die complexe concepten belichten. Zijn schrijfstijl biedt frisse perspectieven op de cinema, en moedigt een bedachtzame omgang aan met hoe kunst onze perceptie van de werkelijkheid vormt. Ó Maoilearca's benadering nodigt uit tot een dieper begrip van het bewegende beeld en de culturele impact ervan.


Refractions of Reality: Philosophy and the Moving Image
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Exploring the intricate relationship between film and philosophy, this book delves into the contributions of notable philosophers like Zizek, Deleuze, and Cavell. It examines various philosophical frameworks, including Cognitivist and Culturalist perspectives, to analyze how film not only reflects but also teaches philosophical concepts. Through this examination, the work highlights the unique capacity of cinema to engage with and shape philosophical discourse.