Morality and the Movies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781441145413)

Morality and the Movies presents the ideal introduction to philosophical ethics for film lovers. Dan Shaw uses a series of sixteen popular films, including Hotel Rwanda, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, A Clockwork Orange, Dead Man Walking and Full Metal Jacket, to illustrate all the major ethical theories and key contemporary moral issues. The book provides a brief summary and philosophical interpretation of each film, with reference throughout to primary philosophical sources. A unique pedagogical feature is that each chapter begins with a five-step summary of the theoretical position in question and a critical evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses through a specific film. Topics covered include:

- divine authority
- the social contract
- moral relativism
- virtue ethics
- freedom and determinism
- euthanasia
- capital punishment
- war and terrorism
- abortion
- business ethics

Ideal for undergraduate students coming to philosophical ethics for the first time, this book utilizes popular film to introduce a central topic in the study of philosophy

Author: Dan Shaw
ISBN-10: 1441145419
ISBN-13: 9781441145413
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 07/19/2012
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 08/01/2013