Aldous Huxley Archives - Deep Focus Philosophy

Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain is not a film about death. It is a film about what lies beyond it. Across three interwoven timelines, the film traces the journey of Tomas and Isabel through different incarnations, each struggling against mortality, against loss, and against the limitations of the flesh. But The Fountain is not a typical grounded meditation on grief; it is a cinematic journey to transcendence.

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Epistemology

Rashomon + Truth

Jacob Ruby
October 10, 2024

Few movies explore the realms of human nature and morality as skillfully as Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon. This cinematic masterpiece not only captivates with its storyline but also prompts us to tackle the intricacies of truth and the limitations of human perception. For the audience, Rashomon presents a tapestry of themes that strike a chord with our perpetual struggle between truth, humanity, and optimism.

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