Philosophy Through Fiction and Film [Paperback]

Burton F. Porter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130975060 | ISBN-13: 978-0130975065 | Publication Date: May 26, 2003

Philosophy Through Fiction and Film offers a fresh approach to philosophy using literary and film narratives along with standard philosophic works to introduce readers to the basic branches of the field. This book covers the fundamental problems of philosophy including epistemology, physics, ethics, religion, and politics. For anyone interested in a lively, engaging, and complete introduction to philosophy.

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From the Back Cover

Philosophy Through Fiction and Film breaks new ground for the introductory philosophy course. Burton Porter introduces students to philosophy using literary works and films together with classic works of leading philosophers. The use of fiction and film enriches the philosophic dialogue, linking traditional philosophy to students' contemporary experience, while the philosophic works ground the issues, showing their deeper significance. Philosophy comes alive as something vivid and compelling!

Features of Philosophy Through Fiction and Film!

• Selections from numerous cultures and countries; diverse voices, including men and women, different races, and various historical periods represented.
• Incisive synopses of 10 films explaining their philosophic content and significance.
• An extensive bibliography of films as well as literature, grouped under the major branches of philosophy for easy reference.
• Offers a fresh introduction to philosophy with immediate appeal to students because of the use of films and works of fiction.

About the Author

Dr. Burton F. Porter is Professor of Philosophy at Western New England College in Massachusetts, having done his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland and his graduate work at St. Andrews University (Scotland) and Oxford University. He is the author of The Voice of Reason (2002), The Good Life: Alternatives in Ethics, 3/e (2000), Philosophy: A Literary and Conceptual Approach, 3/e (1998), Religion and Reason (1993), Reasons for Living (1988), Personal Philosophy: Perspectives on Living (1976), and Deity and Morality (1968).

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (May 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130975060
• ISBN-13: 978-0130975065
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #375,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2.0 out of 5 stars Snoozer of a text, January 8, 2007

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This review is from: Philosophy Through Fiction and Film (Paperback)

I purchased this book for a college philosophy class and what a poorly chosen text! The information is scarce and misleading with limited view-points and interpretations. My professor even abandoned it after the first 2 weeks. I found it extremely conveluded and not even worth purchasing for free-time reading.