Morris, Errol
The Ashtray
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226922683
- author:
- Morris, Errol
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 25.91 x 20.83 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Errol Morris's personal perspective on truth and reality is presented in this book, which arose from an incident involving philosopher Thomas Kuhn. In 1972, Kuhn threw an ashtray at Morris, who was then a graduate student. The author of influential works such as "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions", Kuhn had a profound impact on the field of philosophy of science. Morris's approach to truth is rooted in his belief that it is essential for understanding the world and our place within it. He argues that truth is about the relationship between language and reality, rather than internal philosophical systems. This perspective informs his filmmaking style, as seen in documentaries such as "The Thin Blue Line" and "The Fog of War". Through this book, Morris makes a powerful case for his way of viewing the world, emphasizing the importance of establishing and supporting truth.