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<p>"Those who tell stories rule society." Plato</p> <p>So who today are our principal storytellers? Not philosophers, but filmmakers. For those who know both the enormous entertainment potential and the culture-shaping power of film, this book will stir mind and imagination. For great stories freight world-sized ideas, ideas worthy of contemplation and conversation. Great cinema inspires wonder. But another philosopher, Aristotle, reminds us that wonder is the true source of philosophy. So perhaps Plato or Aristotle might have a shot at ruling society, even today—if they took an interest in film.</p> <p>These fourteen essays consider classic and current films together with several major philosophical themes, all within the context of Christian faith: (1) the human condition, (2) the human mind and the nature of knowing, (3) the moral life, and (4) faith and religion.</p> <p>Citizen Kane, Big Fish and Pretty Woman contribute to an in-depth consideration of the human condition.</p> <p>The Truman Show, The Matrix, Being John Malkovich and It's a Wonderful Life, among others, illuminate reflection on the human mind and the nature of knowing.</p> <p>Looking at the moral life, contributo

Author

Spiegel, James S.; Geivett, R. Douglas

Publisher

Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780830875184

Subjects

Philosophy, Sports, Literary Fiction

Rating

3.96 / 5 (21 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14