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Johns Hopkins University | AS.300.399

Cinema and Philosophy

3.0

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Average Course Rating

(2.94)

What do films and philosophy have in common? Do films express, with their own means, philosophical problems that are relevant to our experience of ourselves and the world we live in? This term we will study such issues with a particular focus on questions of justice, truth, revenge, forgiveness, hope, hate, and fear.

Spring 2014

Professor: Paola Marrati

(2.94)

The best aspects of this course were the films and the fact that it only met once a week. Philosophy and movie lovers enjoyed this course because students were able to watch films, analyze them, and relate them to philosophical readings. Students complained of last minute class cancellations, no clear grading system, and extreme disorganization. Suggestions for improvement include: a new professor, a change in structure, and an explanation of grades. Prospective students should beware of this class if they prefer organization and a straightforward approach of teaching.