Film and Philosophy

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Film and Philosophy
Disciplinephilosophy, film studies
LanguageEnglish
Edited byLaura T. Di Summa
Publication details
History1994–present
Publisher
Philosophy Documentation Center (United States)
FrequencyAnnual
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Film Philos.
Indexing
ISSN1073-0427 (print)
2643-9239 (web)
LCCNsn93004458
OCLC no.29296757
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Film and Philosophy is a peer-reviewed academic journal that examines films from a philosophical perspective. It was established in 1994 and is sponsored by the Society for the Philosophic Study of the Contemporary Visual Arts.[1] The journal has examined various film genres, including horror and science fiction films, and contributed to feminist philosophy of film.[2] It has also published special issues on ethical issues and existential themes in film, as well as philosophical themes in the films of Woody Allen.[3] For many years the journal was edited by Daniel Shaw at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.[4] It is currently edited by Laura T. Di Summa.[5] Publication of the journal is managed on the Society's behalf by the Philosophy Documentation Center.[6]

Abstracting and indexing[edit]

The journal is indexed in ERIH PLUS,[7] the International Index to Film Periodicals,[8] MLA International Bibliography,[9] The Philosopher's Index, Post Script: Essays in Film and the Humanities, and PhilPapers.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Review of Film and Philosophy (Vol. 1)". Film-Philosophy. doi:10.3366/film.1998.0027.
  2. ^ Freeland, Cynthia (2017-08-25). "Film theory". In Jaggar, Alison M.; Young, Iris Marion (eds.). A Companion to Feminist Philosophy. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd. pp. 353–360. doi:10.1002/9781405164498.ch35. ISBN 978-1-4051-6449-8.
  3. ^ "Special Issues". Film and Philosophy. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Books on Philosophy and Film". Daniel C. Shaw. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Announcement to Members". SPSCVA web site. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Film and Philosophy". Philosophy Documentation Center web site. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Film and Philosophy profile". Norwegian Centre for Research Data. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Journal List". International Index to Film Periodicals. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Coverage List". MLA International Bibliography. Retrieved 30 May 2019.

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