Eight influential philosophers walk through New York and other cities, discussing the practical application of their ideas in modern culture.
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Eight influential philosophers walk through New York and other cities, discussing the practical application of their ideas in modern culture.
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Judith Butler walks through New York City alongside disability activist Sunaura Taylor in Astra Taylor's 2008 documentary Examined Life. The film features eight modern philosophers, including Cornel West and Martha Nussbaum, discussing their ideas in urban settings. Topics range from moral philosophy to cultural theory. The documentary premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival and received a generally favorable response, despite some criticism regarding its portrayal of philosophy. It runs for 87 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Meet influential philosophers like Cornel West and Judith Butler.
- See discussions on philosophy in urban settings.
- Find out how philosophy applies to modern culture.
Did You Know
- The film features eight philosophers, including Judith Butler and Peter Singer.
- Examined Life was released in 2008 and has a runtime of 87 minutes.
- It premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Examined Life?
Examined Life was directed by Astra Taylor.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes rating for Examined Life?
Examined Life has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 77%.
Which philosophers are featured in Examined Life?
The featured philosophers include Cornel West, Avital Ronell, Peter Singer, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Martha Nussbaum, Michael Hardt, Slavoj Žižek, and Judith Butler.
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