Seeing the Light
Exploring Ethics Through Movies
(Sprache: Englisch)
Through a close analysis of a variety of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries, Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies represents an innovative approach to the study of ethics and the development of moral reasoning skills.
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Through a close analysis of a variety of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries, Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies represents an innovative approach to the study of ethics and the development of moral reasoning skills.
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Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies is an engaging and innovative approach to the study of philosophy and the development of moral reasoning skills. Features broad coverage of topics in ethics and moral reasoning
Offers an innovative and imaginative approach to showing relevance of movies for ethical reflection
Draws on a diverse selection of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries to illustrate ethical dilemmas and character development on the big screen that has application to our lives
Presents coverage of major ethical theories ranging from Ethical Egoism and Cultural Relativism to Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Rawls Justice Theory, Aristotle s Virtue Ethics, and Feminist Ethics
Demonstrates how film is a powerful vehicle for sharpening skills in analysis and moral reasoning
Includes accompanying website
In a visual culture such as ours, movies represent a compelling and surprisingly effective vehicle for ethical reflection. Through the stories that unfold on the big screen-everything from The Wizard of Oz to the Bourne trilogy-viewers often gain profound insights into the moral dimension of their own lives. Through a close analysis of a variety of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries, Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies represents an innovative approach to the study of ethics and the development of moral reasoning skills. Initial chapters focus on the human condition as a springboard for ethical reflection, followed by coverage of how seven major ethical theories can provide a framework for analyzing movies for their moral message. Later chapters reveal how movies help us reflect on ethical decision-making. A diverse range of classic and contemporary films are woven throughout the text to illustrate each argument. Filled with illuminating insights and thoughtful reflection, Seeing the Light: reveals an ethical microcosm in the world of film that can help us think more clearly about the choices we face and decisions we make in the real world.big screen-everything from The Wizard of Oz to the Bourne trilogy-viewers often gain profound insights into the moral dimension of their own lives. Through a close analysis of a variety of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries, Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies represents an innovative approach to the study of ethics and the development of moral reasoning skills. Initial chapters focus on the human condition as a springboard for ethical reflection, followed by coverage of how seven major ethical theories can provide a framework for analyzing movies for their moral message. Later chapters reveal how movies help us reflect on ethical decision-making. A diverse range of classic and contemporary films are woven throughout the text to illustrate each argument. Filled with illuminating insights and thoughtful reflection, Seeing t
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Seeing the Light “
IntroductionUNIT ONE: THE HUMAN CONDITION
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Authenticity
1.2 Personal Identity
1.3 Autonomy and Liberty
1.4 Courage and Inner Strength
UNIT TWO: ETHICAL THEORY
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Ethical Egoism
2.2 Cultural Relativism
2.3 Utilitarianism
2.4 Kantian Ethics
2.5 Rawls' Justice Theory
2.6 Aristotle's Virtue Ethics
2.7 Feminist Ethics
UNIT THREE: ETHICAL DILEMMAS
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Confronting the Dilemma
3.2 Encountering Evil
3.3 The Impact of Perspective
3.4 Reflecting on Ethical Decisions
4.0 Conclusion to the Text
4.1 APPS: General References
4.2 APPS: Contemporary Moral Problems Applications Official Websites and Other Resources (On Seeing the Light website)
Autoren-Porträt von Wanda Teays
Wanda Teays is a professor of philosophy and ethics at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, where she is also Chair of the Philosophy Department. She is the author or editor of numerous books and articles on ethics, global justice, and critical reasoning, including Bioethics and Culture; Bioethics, Justice, and Health Care; and Second Thoughts: Critical Thinking for a Diverse Society.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Wanda Teays
- 2012, 1. Auflage., 383 Seiten, Maße: 16,4 x 24,3 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1444332872
- ISBN-13: 9781444332872
Sprache:
Englisch
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"Wanda Teays is truly an original thinker and captivating writer. Now I know how to answer the question "Have you seen any good movies lately?" Teays analyzes the ethical content of a battery of classical and very recent films, and I can't wait to get a copy of the book and teach it. What an intellectual and emotional blast that will be." -- Rosemarie Tong, UNC Charlotte "This is a wonderful book! Film is a dynamic vehicle to engage philosophy. You should buy this book if you want to energize your teaching or if you're looking for new avenues for your research. Teays has got it spot on." --Michael Boylan, Marymount University
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