{"product_id":"agency-and-imagination-in-the-films-of-david-lynch-philosophical-perspectives-9781498555951","title":"Agency and Imagination in the Films of David Lynch: Philosophical Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eAgency and Imagination in the Films of David Lynch explores the philosophical perspectives of human agency and the complex relations between our capacity to act and our ability to imagine. It suggests that human beings fail to achieve fuller embodiments of agency or seek substitute satisfactions in spaces of fantasy and explores the possibility, scope, and limits of the idea of agency itself. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lexington Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgency and Imagination in the Films of David Lynch: Philosophical Perspectives delves into a profound and intricate philosophical exploration of the filmmaker's work, drawing upon classical and contemporary discussions of human agency and the intricate interplay between our capacity to act and our ability to imagine. Through the lens of Lynch's pathological characters, this book unveils significant shortcomings in human beings' pursuit of fuller embodiments of agency or their resort to fantasy as a means of seeking alternative satisfactions. In alignment with Lynch's unconventional narrative techniques, James D. Reid and Candace R. Craig embark on a thought-provoking journey to examine the very concept of agency and its potential renunciation in the interpretation and depiction of human life. Through a series of interconnected readings of eight feature-length films and Twin Peaks: The Return, which seamlessly blend suggestive philosophical analysis with meticulous attention to cinematic detail, Reid and Craig establish a compelling case for the paramount significance of David Lynch's work in the philosophical examination of agency, the complexities of the human imagination, and the relevance of film to the philosophy of human action. This book holds immense value for scholars of film studies and philosophy alike, offering a rich and insightful perspective on the intricate interplay between these disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 417g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 209 x 164 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781498555951\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James D. Reid,Candace R. Craig","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44102205997306,"sku":"9781498555951","price":39.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646208629697_book.jpg?v=1646926448","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/agency-and-imagination-in-the-films-of-david-lynch-philosophical-perspectives-9781498555951","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}