Socrates and Subtitles
Author | : William G. Smith |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2014-01-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786456857 |
ISBN-13 | : 078645685X |
Rating | : 4/5 (85X Downloads) |
Download or read book Socrates and Subtitles written by William G. Smith and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sequel to the author's earlier work Plato and Popcorn: A Philosopher's Guide to 75 Thought-Provoking Movies, this book presents analyses of 95 movies from the Americas and 20 other countries. Each entry includes a brief introduction to the film along with a list of philosophical questions to ponder after viewing it. Most entries also include a list of additional recommended films. The films cover a wide range of genres and topics--from the haunting tale of doomed Polish freedom fighters in Kanal's World War II Warsaw to the romantic and passionate story of rekindled love in Australia's Innocence. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.