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John Mullarkey

    John Ó Maoilearca delves deeply into film and television, with his work navigating the intersection of philosophy and film theory. He examines visual media with a keen analytical eye, offering readers insightful essays that illuminate complex concepts. His writing provides fresh perspectives on cinema, encouraging a thoughtful engagement with how art shapes our perception of reality. Ó Maoilearca's approach invites a deeper understanding of the moving image and its cultural impact.

    Refractions of Reality: Philosophy and the Moving Image
    The Bloomsbury Companion to Continental Philosophy
    • Originally published as the Continuum Companion to Continental Philosophy, this book offers the definitive guide to contemporary Continental thought. It covers all the most pressing and important themes and categories in the field - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Twelve specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the field and, valuably, how the various topics intersect. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, and a guide to practical research in the field, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in and studying Continental Philosophy.

      The Bloomsbury Companion to Continental Philosophy
    • Exploring the intricate relationship between film and philosophy, this book delves into the contributions of notable philosophers like Zizek, Deleuze, and Cavell. It examines various philosophical frameworks, including Cognitivist and Culturalist perspectives, to analyze how film not only reflects but also teaches philosophical concepts. Through this examination, the work highlights the unique capacity of cinema to engage with and shape philosophical discourse.

      Refractions of Reality: Philosophy and the Moving Image