The Philosophy of War Films

Larocca, David (Editor)/ Larocca, David (Contributor)/ Jameson, Fredric (Contributor)/ Stewart, Garrett (Contributor)/ Peebles, Stacey (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 0813176220 / ISBN 13: 9780813176222

Published by Univ Pr of Kentucky, 2018

reprint edition. 529 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0813176220

Synopsis:

Wars have played a momentous role in shaping the course of human history. The ever-present specter of conflict has made it an enduring topic of interest in popular culture, and many movies, from Hollywood blockbusters to independent films, have sought to show the complexities and horrors of war on-screen. In The Philosophy of War Films, David LaRocca compiles a series of essays by prominent scholars that examine the impact of representing war in film and the influence that cinematic images of battle have on human consciousness, belief, and action. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war. Drawing upon analyses of iconic and critically acclaimed war films such as Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Thin Red Line (1998), Rescue Dawn (2006), Restrepo (2010), and Zero Dark Thirty (2012), this volume's examination of the genre creates new ways of thinking about the philosophy of war. A fascinating look at the manner in which combat and its aftermath are depicted cinematically, The Philosophy of War Films is a timely and engaging read for any philosopher, filmmaker, reader, or viewer who desires a deeper understanding of war and its representation in popular culture.

About the Author: David LaRocca is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Cinema Department at Binghamton University, and recently was Visiting Scholar in English at Cornell University, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York College at Cortland, and Lecturer in Screen Studies at Ithaca College. In addition to other books, he is the editor of The Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman and The Philosophy of Documentary Film: Image, Sound, Fiction, Truth.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Philosophy of War Films
Publisher: Univ Pr of Kentucky
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New