| Title |
The possibility of object-oriented film philosophy / |
| Authors |
Bolšakovas, Edgaras |
| DOI |
10.1515/opphil-2024-0031 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Open philosophy: Special issue: Towards a dialogue between Object-Oriented Ontology and science, edited by Adrian Razvan Sandru (Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal), Federica Gonzalez Luna Ortiz (University of Tuebingen, Germany), and Zachary F. Mainen (Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal).. Warsaw : De Gruyter. 2024, vol. 7, iss. 1, art. no. 20240031, p. [1-10].. eISSN 2543-8875 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Object-Oriented Ontology ; medium specificity ; autonomy of art ; cinema performativity |
| Abstract [eng] |
The debate surrounding the definition and specificity of cinema continues in contemporary film philosophy and theory. This article challenges the traditional approach of medium specificity and proposes Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO) as an alternative framework for understanding cinema. Drawing on OOO’s core principles, the article argues that films, like all objects, are autonomous entities with their own reality. Their meaning is not inherent, but rather emerges through the “performative” interaction between the film object and the viewer. This interaction generates “sensual qualities” that constitute the film’s aesthetic experience. The article contends that focusing on the performativity of cinema, rather than seeking a fixed definition, offers a more productive approach to philosophizing on film. It allows for a deeper understanding of how films function as objects and the ways they generate meaning in relation to viewers. |
| Published |
Warsaw : De Gruyter |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2024 |
| CC license |
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