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The World Viewed
Reflections on the Ontology of Film, Enlarged Edition
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This book is suited to readers interested in film theory, philosophy of art, and those looking for a deeper intellectual engagement with cinema beyond conventional criticism.
A philosophical study of popular movies uses the viewer as a point of reference.
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Stanley Cavell looks closely at America's most popular art and our perceptions of it. His explorations of Hollywood's stars, directors, and most famous films—as well as his fresh look at Godard, Bergman, and other great European directors—will be of lasting interest to movie-viewers and intelligent people everywhere.
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Critics recognise The World Viewed as a vital challenge to the casual and dismissive attitudes often found in American film studies. Cavell’s work is praised for its rigorous yet imaginative approach, integrating philosophical and phenomenological ideas into film analysis. His reflections encourage readers to reconsider their past experiences with cinema rather than simply seeking new films.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780674961968
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 1979
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 280
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About the Author
Stanley Cavell (1926–2018) was Walter M. Cabot Professor of Aesthetics and the General Theory of Value, Emeritus, at Harvard University. His numerous books include The Claim of Reason, Cities of Words, and Philosophy the Day after Tomorrow.
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