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Exploring Alfred Hitchcock's work through a philosophical lens, the author presents a post-Nietzschean and postmodern analysis of the erotic. The book argues that Hitchcock not only examines the nature of eroticism but also innovates on its expression, delving into the complexities of desire and sensation. This unique perspective positions Hitchcock as a significant thinker in understanding the multifaceted dimensions of erotic experiences.

Exploring the intersection of postmodernism and Ralph Waldo Emerson's philosophy, this book engages with influential 20th and 21st century thinkers like Beauvoir, Coates, Derrida, Paz, Rorty, and Zizek. It examines themes of skepticism towards overarching narratives and anti-essentialism, revealing how Emerson's ideas resonate with contemporary philosophical discourse. Through this dialogue, the work sheds light on the relevance of Emerson's thought in modern contexts, enriching the understanding of both his philosophy and postmodern critiques.

In this volume, Richard Gilmore explores film as a channel through which to engage in philosophical reflection and analyzes the relationship between philosophy and film. This book argues that philosophy and film can and should be used for the amelioration of life’s difficulties and the promotion of life’s boons. Gilmore identifies how philosophy and film complement and enrich one another and explores their relationship by connecting classic wisdom texts to significant movies. For example, the volume analyzes the Coen brothers’ films The Big Lebowski and A Serious Man in light of The Book of Job . Gilmore considers the ancient idea of philosophy as “spiritual exercise” and a way of life. The volume concludes by examining what the author labels “sublime conversations” as the highest expression of philosophy. The book identifies and dissects these conversations in movies directed by the likes of Robert Bresson, Yasujirō Ozu, Jean-Luc Godard, and Ingmar Bergman, among others.