The Way of Nature and the Way of Grace
Subtitle: Philosophical Footholds on Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life"
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Published: Jun 15, 2016
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780810132542
Description: A mid all the controversy, criticism, and celebration of Terence Malick's award-winning him The Tree of Life, what do we really understand of it? The Way of Nature and the Way of Grace thoughtfully engages the philosophical riches of life, culture, time, and the sacred through Malick's film. This innovative collection traverses the relationships among ontological, moral, scientific, and spiritual perspectives on the world, demonstrating how phenomenological work can be done in and through the cinematic medium, and attempting to bridge the gap between narrow "theoretical" works on film and their broader cultural and philosophical significance. Exploring Malick's film as a philosophical engagement, diis readable and insightful collection presents an excellent resource for fill)) specialists, philosophers of film, and film lovers alike.
Notes: Source title: The Way of Nature and the Way of Grace: Philosophical Footholds on Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life"