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Vertigo

Edited by Katalin Makkai

To Be Published December 1st 2012 by Routledge – 186 pages

Series: Philosophers on Film

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    Description

    Released in 1958, Vertigo is Alfred Hitchock’s masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all time. This is the first book to explore the philosophical aspects of Hitchcock’s film. Beginning with an introduction by the editor placing the film in context, each chapter explores a central theme of Vertigo from a philosophical perspective. Topics discussed include:

    • the role of memory in psychological constitution and personal identity
    • mimesis and representation
    • the role of color
    • gender, sexuality and identity
    • audio and visual narration
    • the theme of falling or fallenness
    • the role of looking.

    Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, Vertigo is essential reading for students interested in Vertigo and studying philosophy and film studies.

    Contents

    Introduction, Katalin Makkai 1. Magic and Art in Vertigo, Nickolas Pappas 2. Scottie’s Dream, Judy’s Plan, Madeleine’s Revenge, William Rothman 3. Vertigo: The Impossible Love, Noël Carroll 4. Offensive, Charles Warren 5. A Made-to-Order Witness: Women’s Knowledge in Vertigo, Gregg M. Horowitz 6. Vertigo and Being Seen, Katalin Makkai 7. Being-in-(Techni)Color, Eli Friedlander 8. Vertigo and the Spectator of Film Analysis, Andrew Klevan. Index

    Author Bio

    Katalin Makkai is junior professor of philosophy at ECLA of Bard, Berlin, Germany. She is the author of "Kant on Recognizing Beauty" (European Journal of Philosophy, 2010) and is currently writing a monograph on Kant’s aesthetics.

    Name: Vertigo (Paperback) – Routledge 
    Description: Edited by Katalin Makkai. Released in 1958, Vertigo is Alfred Hitchock’s masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all time. This is the first book to explore the philosophical aspects of Hitchcock’s film. Beginning with an introduction by the editor...
    Categories: Philosophy of Film, Film Studies