The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese (The Philosophy of Popular Culture)
by Mark T. Conard
The Philosophy of Popular Culture
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In The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese, an impressive cast of contributors explores the complex themes and philosophical underpinnings of Martin Scorsese's films. One of the most significant filmmakers in the history of American cinema, Scorsese is the creative force behind films such as GoodFellas, Taxi Driver, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Aviator, and The Age of Innocence. The contributing authors use Scorsese's films as vehicles for exploration of philosophical concepts such as show more friendship and egoism, vigilantism, libertarianism, Buddhist ethics, desire and self-restraint, madness, th show lessTags
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Mark T. Conard, associate professor of philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College, is the editor of the Philosophy of Popular Culture series and of numerous books, including The Philosophy of Film Noir, The Philosophy of Neo-Noir, and The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese.
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- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Music
- DDC/MDS
- 791.4302 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Public performances Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures Standard subdivisions
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- PN1998.3 .S39 .P55 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Motion pictures
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