Description |
1 DVD (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
Summary |
Summary: "Join world renowned philosopher Hubert Dreyfus, along with a generation of philosophers he inspired, as they take us on a riveting journey of ideas, tackling some of the deepest philosophical issues of our time. In this enlightening trip, we learn what is unique about human beings that allows us to take the risks necessary to learn skills, and how an appreciation of mastery can help us recover a meaningful world. Travel to New Orleans to meet the Queen of Creole Cuisine, travel to Spain to meet the legendary poet and flamenco master Manuel Molina, and enter the world of Hiroshi Sakaguchi a Japanese master craftsman. ... Being in the World is a celebration of human beings, and our ability, through the mastery of physical, intellectual and creative skills, to find meaning in the world around us. This film takes us on a gripping and surprising journey around the world meeting extraordinary people, showing how we go from following rules to proficiency, to becoming masters in the form artists, craftsmen, athletes, and, ultimately, unique human beings attuned to the sacred."--Www.beingintheworldmovie.com |
Credits |
Credits: Composer, Isaac Sprintis ; Editors, Paul Forte & Tao Ruspoli ; Director of photography, Christopher Gallo |
Performer |
Cast: Hubert Dreyfus, Leah Chase, Mark Wrathall, Hiroshi Sakaguchi, Bob Teague, Jumaane Smith, Austin Peralta, Tony Austin, Ryan Cross, Manuel Molina, Lindsay Benner |
Notes |
[NTSC ; Region unspecified.] ; recorded discs may not play on all DVD equipment |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
Subject |
Heidegger, Martin, 1889-1976.
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Existential phenomenology.
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Human beings -- Philosophy.
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Meaning (Philosophy)
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Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) -- Philosophy.
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Artificial intelligence -- Philosophy.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Video recordings.
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Author |
Ruspoli, Tao.
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Canavesio, Giancarlo.
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Redlich, Christopher.
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Dreyfus, Hubert L.
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Sprintis, Isaac (Isaac M.), 1975-
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Forte, Paul.
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Chase, Leah.
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Wrathall, Mark A.
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Sakaguchi, Hiroshi.
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Teague, Bob.
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Smith, Jumaane.
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Peralta, Austin, 1990-
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Austin, Tony.
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Cross, Ryan, 1977-
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Manuel, 1948-2015.
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Mangusta Productions (Firm)
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Los Angeles Filmmakers' Co-op.
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