The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese

In The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese, Mark T. Conard and an impressive cast of contributors explore the complex themes and philosophical underpinnings of Scorsese's films. While he is perhaps best known for his films about gangsters and violence, his work addresses many philosophical subjects such as friendship, vigilantism, and the nature of unhappiness. This collection explores the themes of the nuanced social mores and values, ideas of temptation and sacrifice, and complexities of life in Scorcese's films, while also delving into the minds of his characters and their interactions as they struggle to cope with moral ideals as well as their own emotions. The book provides film enthusiasts with deep insights into Scorsese's work and addresses some of the basic questions about humanity that Scorsese poses, encouraging readers to think beyond the everyday world depicted in cinema. Book jacket.