Nietzsche in Hollywood explores the influence of Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy on Hollywood film, revealing cinematic and philosophical transformations in the 1920s and 1930s. It establishes historical connections between Nietzsche's ideas and filmmakers like Erich von Stroheim, Josef von Sternberg, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks, and Ernst Lubitsch, and provides philosophical readings of many Hollywood films through the lens of perspectivism and the critique of morality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: State University of New York Press

Nietzsche in Hollywood presents a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the history of Hollywood film, highlighting the significant influence of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and his concept of the Übermensch. While Nietzsche's philosophy faced criticism as selfish and a twisted version of Darwinism in early Hollywood films, it underwent a series of cinematic and philosophical transformations in the 1920s and 1930s under the scrutiny of prominent figures such as Erich von Stroheim, Josef von Sternberg, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks, and Ernst Lubitsch. This book not only establishes historical connections between Nietzsche's philosophy and these filmmakers but also offers philosophical readings of numerous Hollywood films through the lens of Nietzschean perspectives and the critique of morality. By providing a fresh perspective on classic Hollywood films and introducing a novel approach to film philosophy, Nietzsche in Hollywood sheds light on a previously overlooked aspect of Nietzsche's influence in American culture.

Nietzsche in Hollywood: A Cinematic Journey Through the Mind of a Philosopher

Nietzsche in Hollywood is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the history of Hollywood film, highlighting the significant influence of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and his concept of the Übermensch. While Nietzsche's philosophy faced criticism as selfish and a twisted version of Darwinism in early Hollywood films, it underwent a series of cinematic and philosophical transformations in the 1920s and 1930s under the scrutiny of prominent figures such as Erich von Stroheim, Josef von Sternberg, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks, and Ernst Lubitsch. This book not only establishes historical connections between Nietzsche's philosophy and these filmmakers but also offers philosophical readings of numerous Hollywood films through the lens of Nietzschean perspectives and the critique of morality. By providing a fresh perspective on classic Hollywood films and introducing a novel approach to film philosophy, Nietzsche in Hollywood sheds light on a previously overlooked aspect of Nietzsche's influence in American culture.

Nietzsche in Hollywood: A Cinematic Journey Through the Mind of a Philosopher

Nietzsche in Hollywood is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the history of Hollywood film, highlighting the significant influence of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and his concept of the Übermensch. While Nietzsche's philosophy faced criticism as selfish and a twisted version of Darwinism in early Hollywood films, it underwent a series of cinematic and philosophical transformations in the 1920s and 1930s under the scrutiny of prominent figures such as Erich von Stroheim, Josef von Sternberg, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks, and Ernst Lubitsch. This book not only establishes historical connections between Nietzsche's philosophy and these filmmakers but also offers philosophical readings of numerous Hollywood films through the lens of Nietzschean perspectives and the critique of morality. By providing a fresh perspective on classic Hollywood films and introducing a novel approach to film philosophy, Nietzsche in Hollywood sheds light on a previously overlooked aspect of Nietzsche's influence in American culture.

Nietzsche in Hollywood: A Cinematic Journey Through the Mind of a Philosopher

Nietzsche in Hollywood is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the history of Hollywood film, highlighting the significant influence of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and his concept of the Übermensch. While Nietzsche's philosophy faced criticism as selfish and a twisted version of Darwinism in early Hollywood films, it underwent a series of cinematic and philosophical transformations in the 1920s and 1930s under the scrutiny of prominent figures such as Erich von Stroheim, Josef von Sternberg, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks, and Ernst Lubitsch. This book not only establishes historical connections between Nietzsche's philosophy and these filmmakers but also offers philosophical readings of numerous Hollywood films through the lens of Nietzschean perspectives and the critique of morality. By providing a fresh perspective on classic Hollywood films and introducing a novel approach to film philosophy, Nietzsche in Hollywood sheds light on a previously overlooked aspect of Nietzsche's influence in American culture.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781438490281