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the nature of love, romanticism and marriage
the passage and experience of time
the meaning of life
the art of conversation
the narrative self
gender
death
Richard Linklater*s celebrated
trilogy chronicles the love of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and C谷line (Julie Delpy) who first meet up in
, later reconnect in
and finally experience a fall-out in
. Not only do these films present storylines and dilemmas that invite philosophical discussion, but philosophical discussion itself is at the very heart of the trilogy.
This book, containing specially commissioned chapters by a roster of international contributors, explores the many philosophical themes that feature so vividly in the interactions between C谷line and Jesse, including:
the nature of love, romanticism and marriage
the passage and experience of time
the meaning of life
the art of conversation
the narrative self
gender
death
Including an interview with Julie Delpy in which she discusses her involvement in the films and the importance of studying philosophy,
is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, aesthetics, gender studies, and film studies.






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