Truth, Reality and Fiction in the Documentary of Errol Morris: Refiguring âPlatonismâ in Epistemology and Aesthetics

Shai Biderman

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ChapterÂ 11 Truth, Reality and Fiction in the Documentary of Errol Morris: Refiguring âPlatonismâ in Epistemology and Aesthetics

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DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004398290_013

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This essay contests the status of Plato as a decisive commentator at the intersection of epistemology and philosophical aesthetics, and questions to what extent Platoâs positions and practices align with that is generally called Platonism in contemporary philosophical discussions. Current discussions on the philosophical relevance of film often ignore the particular features of documentary in the genre of film-philosophy, in particular the idea that films are philosophical with regard to an ethical domain. The case of Errol Morris is discussed at some length, demonstrating the ways in which a reconsideration of truth and image, in relation to production and representation through Plato and Platonism demand a deeper engagement with documentary.

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Plato and the Moving Image

Series:Â Value Inquiry Book Series, Volume: 332, Value Inquiry Book Series Online, Volume: 332, and Philosophy of Film, Volume: 332

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004398290

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 17 May 2019

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