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Zusatztext "Was Hitchcock merely a master of suspense! or as his French critics believed! also a master of ideas? This volume of stimulating! philosophically inclined interpretations of his magnificent film Vertigo proves that the French were right." - Richard Allen! New York University! USA"Vertigo is arguably Hitchcock's masterpiece. This valuable collection helps reveal the many respects in which it is also his most philosophically engaging film." - Paul Muench! University of Montana! USA"Although there is already a prodigious amount of Hitchcock scholarship available! Vertigo: Philosophers on Film is a welcome contribution to the field due to the quality of writing! the variety of issues explored! and the diversity of interpretations offered by the authors. This is a must read volume for any Hitchcock lover." -Erin Bradfield! Sewanee: The University of the South! USA Informationen zum Autor Katalin Makkai is Junior Professor of Philosophy at ECLA of Bard, Berlin (Germany). She is the author of "Kant on Recognizing Beauty," which appeared in European Journal of Philosophy . Klappentext Released in 1958, Vertigo is Alfred Hitchock's masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all time. This is the first book to explore the philosophical aspects of Hitchcock's film. Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, Vertigo is essential reading for students interested in Vertigo and studying philosophy and film studies. Zusammenfassung Released in 1958, Vertigo is Alfred Hitchock’s masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all time. This is the first book to explore the philosophical aspects of Hitchcock’s film. Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, Vertigo is essential reading for students interested in Vertigo and studying philosophy and film studies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction, Katalin Makkai 1. Magic and Art in Vertigo, Nickolas Pappas 2. Scottie’s Dream, Judy’s Plan, Madeleine’s Revenge, William Rothman 3. Vertigo : The Impossible Love, Noël Carroll 4. Offensive, Charles Warren 5. A Made-to-Order Witness: Women’s Knowledge in Vertigo, Gregg M. Horowitz 6. Vertigo and Being Seen, Katalin Makkai 7. Being-in-(Techni)Color, Eli Friedlander 8. Vertigo and the Spectator of Film Analysis, Andrew Klevan. Index ...
