Contemporary Cinema and the Philosophy of Iris Murdoch

Lucy Bolton encourages us to view cinema as a way of studying other worlds and moral journeys, combining Murdoch's moral philosophy and contemporary cinema.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2021
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Lucy Bolton, in her book "Bringing together Murdoch's moral philosophy and contemporary cinema to build a dialogue about vision, ethics, and love," encourages us to view cinema as a way of studying other worlds and moral journeys. By exploring the themes of vision, ethics, and love through the lens of Murdoch's moral philosophy, Bolton offers a unique perspective on the power of cinema to convey complex ideas and provoke thought.

Through her analysis, Bolton demonstrates how cinema can be used to explore the complexities of human morality, question our assumptions about what is right and wrong, and offer insights into the nature of love and relationships. By examining the works of filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and David Lynch, among others, Bolton highlights the ways in which these filmmakers use visual storytelling, narrative structure, and character development to explore moral dilemmas and convey complex emotions.

One of the key themes that Bolton explores in her book is the idea of vision and how it can be used to shape our understanding of the world. She argues that vision is not just a physical ability but a moral one as well, and that it is through our vision that we are able to see the truth about ourselves and others. Bolton uses the example of the film "The Dark Knight" to illustrate how vision can be used to challenge our assumptions about morality and justice.

In the film, Batman uses his vision to see the good in people and to fight for justice, even in the face of great adversity. Bolton argues that this example demonstrates how vision can be used to inspire us to be better people and to make positive changes in the world. Another theme that Bolton explores is the idea of ethics and how it relates to our understanding of vision. She argues that ethics is not just a set of rules or principles but a way of seeing the world that is informed by our values and beliefs.

By examining the works of filmmakers who have explored ethical dilemmas, such as the film "Schindler's List," Bolton demonstrates how cinema can be used to raise awareness about important social issues and to inspire us to take action. In conclusion, "Bringing together Murdoch's moral philosophy and contemporary cinema to build a dialogue about vision, ethics, and love" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a new perspective on the power of cinema to convey complex ideas and provoke thought.

In her book, "Bringing together Murdoch's moral philosophy and contemporary cinema to build a dialogue about vision, ethics, and love," author Lucy Bolton encourages us to view cinema as a way of studying other worlds and moral journeys. By exploring the themes of vision, ethics, and love through the lens of Murdoch's moral philosophy, Bolton offers a unique perspective on the power of cinema to convey complex ideas and provoke thought.

Through her analysis, Bolton demonstrates how cinema can be used to explore the complexities of human morality, question our assumptions about what is right and wrong, and offer insights into the nature of love and relationships. By examining the works of filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and David Lynch, among others, Bolton highlights the ways in which these filmmakers use visual storytelling, narrative structure, and character development to explore moral dilemmas and convey complex emotions.

One of the key themes that Bolton explores in her book is the idea of vision and how it can be used to shape our understanding of the world. She argues that vision is not just a physical ability but a moral one as well, and that it is through our vision that we are able to see the truth about ourselves and others. Bolton uses the example of the film "The Dark Knight" to illustrate how vision can be used to challenge our assumptions about morality and justice.

In the film, Batman uses his vision to see the good in people and to fight for justice, even in the face of great adversity. Bolton argues that this example demonstrates how vision can be used to inspire us to be better people and to make positive changes in the world. Another theme that Bolton explores is the idea of ethics and how it relates to our understanding of vision. She argues that ethics is not just a set of rules or principles but a way of seeing the world that is informed by our values and beliefs.

By examining the works of filmmakers who have explored ethical dilemmas, such as the film "Schindler's List," Bolton demonstrates how cinema can be used to raise awareness about important social issues and to inspire us to take action. In conclusion, "Bringing together Murdoch's moral philosophy and contemporary cinema to build a dialogue about vision, ethics, and love" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a new perspective on the power of cinema to convey complex ideas and provoke thought.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474481359