Cinecepts, Deleuze, and Godard-Mi Ville: Developing Philosophy Through Audiovisual Media

The book explores how philosophy can adapt to the audiovisual age by developing a theory of cinecepts, merging filmic thinking and philosophical conceptualization. It examines the works of Gilles Deleuze and Jean-Luc Godard and considers the impact of academic video essays and philosophy channels on YouTube.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

As the realm of knowledge and theory continues to embrace a more audiovisual dimension, the question arises: how can philosophy adapt to preserve its rigorous and specific nature, rather than succumbing to dilution? How can philosophy harness the potential of audiovisual media, which offers a more formally multidimensional form of expression than text alone, to conceptualize with greater precision and depth? This book presents a novel theory of formal development in philosophy, specifically focused on the realm of audiovisual media. While encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including film, media, art, and critical theories, this study primarily draws upon the work of Gilles Deleuze to explore the fusion of filmic thinking and philosophical conceptualization. Through a close reimagining of Deleuze's ideas, this study seeks to bridge the gap between these two domains, enabling a seamless integration of philosophical insights into the audiovisual realm.

In addition to Deleuze, this book also delves into the underexplored Sonimage works of Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Mieville, offering a comprehensive examination of their artistic contributions to the field of philosophy. Furthermore, it critically engages with the contemporary era of academic video essays and phenomena such as philosophy channels on YouTube, exploring the ways in which these platforms are shaping the discourse of philosophy in the digital age.

By examining the intersection of philosophy, audiovisual media, and critical theories, this book aims to provide a fresh perspective on the evolution of philosophical thought in the age of visual and auditory communication. It seeks to inspire scholars and practitioners alike to explore the untapped potential of audiovisual media as a tool for conceptualizing and communicating philosophical ideas with greater precision and depth.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474499989