Steven Spielberg and Philosophy by Dean A Kowalski

Steven Spielberg and Philosophy by Dean A Kowalski

Without question, few directors have had such a powerful influence on the film industry and the moviegoing public as Steven Spielberg. Often referred to as the most successful American filmmaker of all time, Spielberg has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director six times, winning twice -- for Schindler's List in 1994 and Saving Private Ryan in 1999. Seven of his films have received the Best Picture Oscar nomination. He has brought to life some of the most popular heroes of all time, such as Indiana Jones, as well as some of the most despised villains, including Amon Goeth from Schindler's List and the killer shark from Jaws. Whatever the subject -- dinosaurs, war, extra-terrestrials, slavery, the Holocaust, or terrorism -- one clear and consistent touchstone is present in all of Spielberg's films: an interest in the human condition. In Steven Spielberg and Philosophy, Dean A. Kowalski and some of the nation's most respected philosophers investigate Spielberg's art to illuminate the nature of humanity. The book explores rich themes such as cinematic realism, fictional belief, terrorism, family ethics, consciousness, virtue and moral character, human rights, and religion in Spielberg's work. Avid moviegoers and deep thinkers will discover plenty of common ground in this collection.

At the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, Dean A. Kowalski is an associate professor of philosophy. He is the author of Classic Problems and Modern Film: An Introduction to Philosophy and the editor of The Philosophy of The X-Files.

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ISBN 13	9780813133898
ISBN 10	0813133890
Title	Steven Spielberg and Philosophy
Author	Dean A Kowalski
Series	Philosophy Of Popular Culture Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The University Press of Kentucky
Year published	2011-02-04
Number of pages	288
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