Iris Murdoch was a renowned novelist and philosopher who believed that paying attention to art can help us become less self-centred. Lucy Bolton's book explores how cinema can be used to study other worlds and moral journeys, and to reflect on their ethical significance in the world of the film and in our daily lives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2019
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Iris Murdoch, a renowned novelist and philosopher of post-war Britain, left an indelible mark on the literary world with her profound insights into the nature of the good and the pursuit of moral clarity. Her work delved into the complexities of human existence, exploring the intricacies of moral dilemmas and the search for meaning in life. Murdoch's philosophy emphasized the importance of paying attention to art as a means of achieving self-awareness and transcending one's own ego. In her book "Cinema and the Moral Imagination," author Lucy Bolton builds upon Murdoch's ideas and argues that cinema is the ideal form of art to facilitate this self-reflection and moral growth. By bringing together Murdoch's moral philosophy and contemporary cinema, Bolton creates a dialogue that explores the vision, ethics, and love that shape our moral worlds. Through a series of engaging essays, Bolton encourages readers to view cinema as a means of studying other worlds and moral journeys, and to reflect upon their ethical significance in both the filmic realm and our daily lives.

Iris Murdoch: A Literary Giant and Moral Philosopher

Iris Murdoch, a renowned novelist and philosopher of post-war Britain, left an indelible mark on the literary world with her profound insights into the nature of the good and the pursuit of moral clarity. Her work delved into the complexities of human existence, exploring the intricacies of moral dilemmas and the search for meaning in life. Murdoch's philosophy emphasized the importance of paying attention to art as a means of achieving self-awareness and transcending one's own ego. In her book "Cinema and the Moral Imagination," author Lucy Bolton builds upon Murdoch's ideas and argues that cinema is the ideal form of art to facilitate this self-reflection and moral growth. By bringing together Murdoch's moral philosophy and contemporary cinema, Bolton creates a dialogue that explores the vision, ethics, and love that shape our moral worlds. Through a series of engaging essays, Bolton encourages readers to view cinema as a means of studying other worlds and moral journeys, and to reflect upon their ethical significance in both the filmic realm and our daily lives.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 166 x 244 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474416399