Finally, I should say that it is important that watching a film happens in a social context; a book does not really offer a way to make connections with other people who are interested in the same books, philosopher, or topic.
How did you become involved in organizing this series?
I see this as an effort to make philosophy part of our culture in general, rather than simply an academic specialization. In a place like Portland there are places to go see interesting art, hear cutting-edge music, see films, and even hear new authors read from their works, but there are no places to hear or discuss philosophy — other than local college classrooms. This is true of the United States in general, although it is not necessarily true globally; Zizek’s The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema was broadcast on BBC and Antonio Negri has given lectures at the Tate Modern in London. So showing these films is an attempt to make philosophy a public concern, rather than just a specialized discipline.
Philosophy Film Series | with USM student philosophy club | at SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St, Portland | $6 | 207.828.5600 | Antonio Negri: A Revolt That Never Ends | January 24, 7:30 pm | followed by discussion with Jason Read, USM assistant professor of philosophy | Amongst White Clouds | February 12, 7:30 pm | followed by discussion, leader TBA | Zizek! | March 6, 7:30 pm | discussion to follow with Dusan Bjelic, USM professor of sociology | The Pervert’s Guide To Cinema | March 13, 7 pm | followed by discussion, leader TBA
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Chris Thompson: xxtopher@hotmail.com
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