PHL 375 FILMS OF WOODY ALLEN

This course introduces students to philosophical issues raised by the phenomena of films and examines the uniqueness of films as an art form. Looking at the work of Woody Allen, members of the course will unpack both in his intentions and issues raised by his films, ranging from the nature of love, intimacy, artistic creativity, psychoanalysis and personal identity to the fear and denial of death, war, revolution, narcissism, intellectualism, communal relations, racism, religion and the existence of God, among others. Counts toward Jewish Studies minor.