Morality and the Movies: Reading Ethics Through Film (Paperback)

Introduction: Studying Philosophy Through Film 1. Submission to God's Will in A Man for All Seasons 2. Egoism and Utilitarianism in Casablanca 3. Legal Conventionalism in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence 4. Kant's Man of Good Will and Hotel Rwanda 5. Moral Relativism, Perspectivism and Citizen Kane 6.Virtue Ethics and Ghost Dog 7. Freedom and Determinism in A Clockwork Orange 8. Sexual Morality and Kinsey 9. Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia and The Sea Inside 10. Capital Punishment and Compassion in Dead Man Walking 11. The morality and meaning of war in Full Metal Jacket 12. Autonomy and Abortion Rights in The Cider House Rules 13.Gun Control and Bowling for Columbine 14. Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Munich 15. Business Ethics and Wall Street 16. Affirmative Action, Diversity and Remember the Titans Conclusion: How Films can Elucidate Philosophies, and Vice Versa Further Reading Index