The Philosophy of The X-Files

The Philosophy of The X-Files
Title The Philosophy of The X-Files PDF eBook
Author Dean A. Kowalski
Publisher University Press of Kentucky
Pages 314
Release 2009-03-27
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN 0813136342

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In The Philosophy of The X-Files, Dean A. Kowalski has gathered a remarkable cast of contributors to shed light on the philosophical mysteries of the television show The X-Files. With sections devoted to the show's credos, such as "The Truth Is Out There," individual characters, and specific episodes, The Philosophy of The X-Files illuminates the philosophical assumptions and presuppositions of the show as well as presents discussions through the show to help the reader better understand philosophy and philosophical inquiry.

The X-Files and Philosophy

The X-Files and Philosophy
Title The X-Files and Philosophy PDF eBook
Author Robert Arp
Publisher Open Court Publishing
Pages 293
Release 2017-04-07
Genre Philosophy
ISBN 081269970X

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In The X-Files and Philosophy, thirty-six fearless philosophers seek for the truth which is out there, in here, at least somewhere, or (as the postmodernists claim) nowhere. One big issue is whether the weird and unexplained happenings, including the existence of entities unknown to traditional science, might really exist. And if they did, what would be the proper way to behave towards them? Some of these entities seem to flout conventional laws of nature—but perhaps we need to allow for different, as yet undiscovered, laws. If such fabulous entities really exist, what do we owe them? And if they don’t exist, why do we imagine they do? In The X-Files, regular science is represented by Scully and usually turns out to be wrong, while open-minded credulity or pseudoscience is represented by Mulder and usually turns out to be right, or at least somehow on the right track. Scully demands objective, repeatable evidence, and she usually gets it, with Mulder’s help, in astounding and unwelcome ways. What lessons should we take from the finding of The X-Files that respectable science is nearly always wrong and outrageous speculative imagination nearly always right?

Steven Spielberg and Philosophy

Steven Spielberg and Philosophy
Title Steven Spielberg and Philosophy PDF eBook
Author Dean A. Kowalski
Publisher University Press of Kentucky
Pages 254
Release 2008-11-21
Genre Philosophy
ISBN 0813138701

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“This lively collection of essays on the ideas underpinning his films enriches and enlarges our understanding of Spielberg’s complex body of work.” —Joseph McBride, author of Steven Spielberg: A Biography Few directors have had as powerful an influence on the film industry and the movie-going public as Steven Spielberg. 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 movies ranging from Jaws to Schindler’s List to Amistad to Jurassic Park, he has brought to life some of the most popular heroes—and most despised villains—of all time. 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 to enjoy in this collection.

The Complete X-Files

The Complete X-Files
Title The Complete X-Files PDF eBook
Author Matt Hurwitz
Publisher
Pages 256
Release 2008-11-11
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN

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The inside track on all nine seasons of the 'X-files' show and movie, plus creator Chris Carter's new commentary and explanation of previously unresolved mysteries.

Film as Philosophy

Film as Philosophy
Title Film as Philosophy PDF eBook
Author R. Read
Publisher Springer
Pages 226
Release 2005-09-27
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN 0230524265

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A series of essays on film and philosophy whose authors - philosophers or film studies experts - write on a wide variety of films: classic Hollywood comedies, war films, Eastern European art films, science fiction, showing how film and watching it can not only illuminate philosophy but, in an important sense, be doing philosophy. The book is crowned with an interview with Wittgensteinian philosopher Stanley Cavell, discussing his interests in philosophy and in film and how they can come together.

The Philosophy of Joss Whedon

The Philosophy of Joss Whedon
Title The Philosophy of Joss Whedon PDF eBook
Author Dean A. Kowalski
Publisher University Press of Kentucky
Pages 248
Release 2012-01-27
Genre Philosophy
ISBN 081313997X

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Every generation produces a counterculture icon. Joss Whedon, creator of the long-running television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is famed for his subversive wit, rich characters, and extraordinary plotlines. His renown has only grown with subsequent creations, including Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, and the innovative online series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Through premises as unusual as a supernatural detective agency run by a vampire and a Western set in outer space, Whedon weaves stories about characters forced to make commonplace moral decisions under the most bizarre of circumstances. The Philosophy of Joss Whedon examines Whedon's plots and characterizations to reveal their philosophical takes on the limits of personal freedom, sexual morality, radical evil, and Daoism.

The Complete Philosophy Files

The Complete Philosophy Files
Title The Complete Philosophy Files PDF eBook
Author Stephen Law
Publisher Orion Children's Books
Pages 0
Release 2011
Genre Philosophy
ISBN 9781444003345

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The brilliantly entertaining THE PHILOSOPHY FILES and THE PHILOSOPHY FILES 2 in one omnibus edition.