Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 167 Vaknin, Samuel 1961 Vaknin, Sam Vaknin, Shmuel Rangelovska, Lidija Moral Deliberations in Modern Cinema "Moral Deliberations in Modern Cinema" by Samuel Vaknin is a philosophical essay collection published in the early 21st century. The book delves into the ethical ambiguities and moral conflicts depicted in modern films, using various cinematic works as case studies to explore themes such as identity, agency, and moral responsibility. Each essay examines a different film, providing an in-depth analysis of the characters and storylines while bringing to light their moral implications. In this thought-provoking collection, Vaknin analyzes films like "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "The Truman Show," "The Matrix," and "Titanic," among others. He engages with complex questions surrounding identity, free will, and the nature of morality as portrayed in these narratives. For instance, he discusses the identity disturbances faced by characters like Tom Ripley and Dan Merrick, who grapple with their sense of self amid psychological disorders. Furthermore, he examines how films illustrate broader societal issues, such as capitalism's ethical dilemmas in "The Truman Show" and the moral responsibilities individuals have towards one another, highlighted through the layers of injustice seen in "Titanic." Through these analyses, Vaknin invites readers to reflect on their ethical beliefs and the impact of media on moral perceptions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Motion pictures -- Reviews PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 123704 2025-08-04T05:54:58.567326 text/html 123525 2025-01-11T03:35:31.624413 text/html 138993 2025-08-04T05:55:04.426309 application/epub+zip 139150 2025-08-04T05:55:01.708311 application/epub+zip 340480 2012-08-13T10:46:32 text/rtf 114015 2025-08-04T05:55:00.596339 application/epub+zip 321394 2025-08-04T05:55:06.359311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311768 2025-08-04T05:55:03.718302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277637 2022-09-04T10:20:22.707615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108420 2025-08-04T05:54:58.318344 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108023 2012-08-13T10:46:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108016 2012-08-13T10:46:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21224 2025-08-04T05:55:06.503282 application/rdf+xml 21431 2025-08-04T05:55:01.088314 image/jpeg 4851 2025-08-04T05:55:00.836316 image/jpeg 41759 2012-08-16T11:05:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 67886 2012-08-16T11:21:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 41739 2012-08-16T11:05:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 141542 2025-08-04T05:54:58.579319 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia