Examined Life (2008)

Name: Examined Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2008
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Cornel West, Judith Butler, Slavoj Žižek, Peter Singer, Michael Hardt

1h 27m Canada

Documentary

Plot

Examined Life brings philosophical discourse beyond the confines of academia, placing it squarely in everyday settings. Through intimate conversations with influential thinkers from diverse disciplines such as moral philosophy and cultural theory, the documentary showcases the transformative potential of philosophy. It invites viewers to reconsider their perceptions of the world and contemplate their roles within it, making complex ideas accessible and relevant to daily life. Each segment serves as a thought-provoking exploration of how philosophical ideas can illuminate our understanding of existence.

Cast

Cornel West Judith Butler Slavoj Žižek Peter Singer Michael Hardt Kwame Anthony Appiah Martha C. Nussbaum Avital Ronell Sunaura Taylor Astra Taylor Barack Obama Michelle Obama

Examined Life (2008)

Plot

Cast

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