Fight Club

Omtale

Released in 1999, Fight Club is David Finchers popular adaption of Chuck Palahniuks cult novel, and one of the most philosophically rich films of recent years. This is the first book to explore the varied philosophical aspects of the film. Beginning with an introduction by the editor that places the film and essays in context, each chapter explores a central theme of Fight Club from a philosophical perspective. Topics discussed include:Fight Club, Platos cave and Descartes cogitomoral disintegrationidentity, gender and masculinityvisuals and narration.Including annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, Fight Club is essential reading for anyone interested in the film, as well as those studying philosophy and film studies.