Film as Philosophy, Philosophy as Film

Contemporary philosophy often utilizes film to ground abstract concepts, offering a visual language for exploring identity, reality, ethics, and the divine. This course features five thought-provoking films, using them as catalysts for deep discussion about the human condition and our place in the world. By examining these works as philosophical texts, participants explore how cinema mirrors the complexities of existence. Films include Titus (1999), Lord of the Flies (1990), Don’t Look Now (1973), The Dreamers (2003), and Long Day’s Journey into Night (1962). At the end of this course, we gather at an Italian restaurant for dinner.  The instructor requests that no reviews or articles concerning the films be read beforehand, as it would affect seeing the films with the openness and freshness which art asks of us. Please note: The instructor has a service dog that will be present during class.