Seeing the light
Subtitle: exploring ethics through movies
By: Wanda Teays
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 367
ISBN-13: 9781444332872; 9781444332889
Subjects: PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy; Ethics in motion pictures
Description: "Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies is an engaging and innovative approach to the study of philosophy and the development of moral reasoning skills. Features broad coverage of topics in ethics and moral reasoning  Offers an innovative and imaginative approach to showing relevance of movies for ethical reflection  Draws on a diverse selection of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries to illustrate ethical dilemmas and character development on the big screen that has application to our lives  Presents coverage of  major ethical theories ranging from Ethical Egoism and Cultural Relativism to Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Rawls' Justice Theory, Aristotle's Virtue Ethics, and Feminist Ethics   Demonstrates how film is a powerful vehicle for sharpening skills in analysis and moral reasoning"--

"In a visual culture such as ours, movies represent a compelling and surprisingly effective vehicle for ethical reflection. Through the stories that unfold on the big screen-everything from The Wizard of Oz to the Bourne trilogy-viewers often gain profound insights into the moral dimension of their own lives. Through a close analysis of a variety of popular movies, foreign films, and documentaries, Seeing the Light: Exploring Ethics Through Movies represents an innovative approach to the study of ethics and the development of moral reasoning skills. Initial chapters focus on the human condition as a springboard for ethical reflection, followed by coverage of how seven major ethical theories can provide a framework for analyzing movies for their moral message. Later chapters reveal how movies help us reflect on ethical decision-making. A diverse range of classic and contemporary films are woven throughout the text to illustrate each argument. Filled with illuminating insights and thoughtful reflection, Seeing the Light: reveals an ethical microcosm in the world of film that can help us think more clearly about the choices we face and decisions we make in the real world"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: IntroductionUNIT ONE: THE HUMAN CONDITION 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Authenticity 1.2 Personal Identity 1.3 Autonomy and Liberty 1.4 Courage and Inner Strength UNIT TWO: ETHICAL THEORY 2.0 Introduction  2.1 Ethical Egoism 2.2 Cultural Relativism  2.3 Utilitarianism 2.4 Kantian Ethics  2.5 Rawls' Justice Theory 2.6 Aristotle's Virtue Ethics 2.7 Feminist EthicsUNIT THREE: ETHICAL DILEMMAS 3.0 Introduction  3.1 Confronting the Dilemma 3.2 Encountering Evil 3.3 The Impact of Perspective  3.4 Reflecting on Ethical Decisions 4.0 Conclusion to the Text 4.1 APPS: General References 4.2 APPS: Contemporary Moral Problems ApplicationsOfficial Websites and Other Resources (On Seeing the Light website).