PHL 225W - PHILOSOPHY AND FILM

    Recent Professors
    M. Balawender
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    6.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Introduces philosophy as an academic discipline, to film as an artistic and intellectual medium, and to the relationship between them. Examines a wide variety of films, and the philosophical themes of the films may include the nature of reality, truth and knowledge, the existence of God, consciousness and identity, ethics, political theory, race and gender, and death. Emphasizes the interpretation, evaluation, and discussion of the philosophical aspects of films. Develops the ability to view film and other visual media with greater sophistication, and to defend personal analyses of film and philosophy, both orally and in writing. (45-0)
    Usually Held
    Tue 2:00pm–4:55pm