Vertigo
Edited by Katalin Makkai
To Be Published December 1st 2012 by Routledge – 186 pages
Series: Philosophers on Film
To Be Published December 1st 2012 by Routledge – 186 pages
Series: Philosophers on Film
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:
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.
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
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