Mark T. Conard duikt in de filosofische fundamenten van de populaire cultuur, met name de cinema. Zijn werk onderzoekt kritisch de diepere thema's die verankerd zijn in de oeuvres van gerenommeerde filmmakers en specifieke genres, en onthult zo onverwachte intellectuele verbanden voor de lezer. Door zijn inzichtelijke analyse maakt hij complexe filosofische ideeën toegankelijk en boeiend.
Morris White, a talented Sous Chef at a prestigious Philadelphia bistro, has transcended his rough upbringing in the projects through his culinary skills. His life becomes more complicated as he embarks on a passionate affair with Vicky Ward, the bistro's manager from a wealthy background. As their relationship intensifies, they share aspirations of launching their own restaurant, blending their contrasting backgrounds and talents in a venture that promises both excitement and challenges.
Martin Scorsese is one of the most significant filmmakers in the history of American cinema. This work uses Scorsese's films as vehicles for exploration of philosophical concepts such as friendship and egoism, vigilantism, libertarianism, Buddhist ethics, desire and self-restraint, the criminal mind, beatitude and unhappiness, and the absurd
Many critics agree that Joel and Ethan Coen are one of the most visionary and idiosyncratic filmmaking teams of the last three decades. Combining thoughtful eccentricity, wry humor, irony, and often brutal violence, the Coen brothers have crafted a style of filmmaking that pays tribute to classic American movie genres yet maintains a distinctly postmodern feel. Since arriving on the film scene, the Coens have amassed an impressive body of work that has garnered them critical acclaim and a devoted cult following. From Raising Arizona and Fargo to O Brother, Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men, the Coens have left an unmistakable imprint on Hollywood. The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers investigates philosophical themes in the works of these master filmmakers and also uses their movies as vehicles to explore fundamental concepts of philosophy. The contributing authors discuss concepts such as justice, the problem of interpretation, existential role-playing, the philosophy of comedy, the uncertainty principle, and the coldness of modernity. The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers is not just for die-hard Lebowski Fest attendees, but for anyone who enjoys big ideas on the big screen.
The story revolves around Robbie Reid, who has always cared for his older brother, Owen. Recently, Owen has begun experiencing strange occult visions and displaying uncanny abilities, such as predicting coin tosses and pool shots flawlessly. After a miraculous incident where he saves a child from an oncoming car, Owen gains fame as "The Prophet," becoming a viral sensation and folk hero. This unexpected turn challenges their relationship and raises questions about belief, responsibility, and the nature of heroism.
'Die Simpsons' zählen zu den beliebtesten Fernsehserien der Welt. Ihr Erfolg zeigt, dass die gelben Zeichentrickfiguren mehr sind als irgendeine Familie. In der Welt von Springfield geht es um die Grundfragen der Menschheit. In elf ebenso brillanten wie komischen Essays denken elf Philosophen über 'Die Simpsons und die Philosophie' nach – ein geistreiches und amüsantes Buch über die berühmteste Fernsehfamilie und die besten Philosophen aller Zeiten.
