Woody Allen and Philosophy
Author | : Mark T. Conard |
Publisher | : Open Court |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2011-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780812697469 |
ISBN-13 | : 0812697464 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Download or read book Woody Allen and Philosophy written by Mark T. Conard and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen philosophers representuing different schools of thought answer the question what is Woody Allen trying to say in his films? And why should anyone care? Focusing on different works and varied aspects of Allen's multifaceted output, these essays explore the philosophical undertones of Anne Hall, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Manhattan, A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy and reminds us that just because the universe is meaningless and life is pointless is no reason to commit suicide.