The Philosophy of Love (Actually)
Sarah Churchwell, Catherine Wheatley

February 12, 2020, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Forum for Philosophy

Wolfson Theatre
New Academic Building, LSE, London, London
London WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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London School of Economics

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This Valentine’s Day, what better pursuit than to overthink relationships? Marking the death of Stanley Cavell, we explore the philosophy of film in general, and the rom-com in particular. Can we take philosophical lesson from film? From Bringing up Baby and Roman Holiday to My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Love Actually, what makes a film a rom-com, and can this genre teach us anything about the ethics of relationships?

Speakers

  • Sarah Churchwell, Chair of Public Understanding of the Humanities & Professorial Fellow in American Literature, School of Advanced Study, University of London
  • Catherine Wheatley, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, KCL

Chair

  • Shahidha Bari, Fellow, Forum for Philosophy & Professor of Fashion Cultures, UAL

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