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About the Author
George M. Wilson was born and raised in Oregon. He received his AB from the University of Kansas and his PhD from Cornell. He has taught at Johns Hopkins University, the University of California at Davis, and he is currently a professor of philosophy and cinematic arts at the University of Southern California. He has visited at Harvard and Princeton and was a Fellow at the National Humanities Center. Besides film aesthetics, he has worked and published in the fields of philosophy of language, the theory of action, and on the philosophy of Wittgenstein.
Reviews
Seeing Fiction in Film is among the most rewarding works on film and film narrative that are currently on offer. Though intricately argued, it is surprisingly easy to follow. Though extremely sophisticated, it keeps one thoroughly engaged. If, like me, one has not followed the ins and outs of the debate on the perception and cognition of cinematic fiction, after reading this work, one will be well prepared to pursue it further. If one has followed it, this work is essential reading for moving on to the next phase of the debate. * Robert Stecker, Mind *
The book thus has much to recommend it to anyone interested in issues at the intersection of epistemology and aesthetics. * M. B. Willard, Analysis *
the strength of the book is how it uses the concept of imagined seeing to develop an account of cinematic narration, which in turn informs the aesthetic interpretation of film The book thus has much to recommend it to anyone interested in issues at the intersection of epistemology and aesthetics. * Analysis *
must be read by anyone who wants to be up to speed on the theory of narrative, narration, and narrators in film and literature. . . . His interpretations of particular works astutely combine contextual (e.g., author-related and film-historical) knowledge, careful attention to audio-visual detail, and a sharp grasp of the relevant themes. In sum, engaging with this challenging book will be crucial to an understanding of ongoing contemporary debates in the philosophy of film. It is highly recommended to both philosophers and film scholars. * Paisley Livingston, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199594894
Author George M. Wilson
Format Hardback
Page Count 230
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 516g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 164mm * 28mm