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Examined Life (2008)

Examined Life poster
Directed by
Astra Taylor
Genre
documentary film
Country
Canada
Runtime
1h 27m
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 28 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Eight modern philosophers walk through New York City and other urban settings. They discuss how their ideas apply to everyday life and modern culture.

thoughtfulconversationalcontemplativeurbanintellectualreflectiveslow-pacedphilosophical

What happens

Examined Life is a 2008 Canadian documentary film directed by Astra Taylor about philosophers. The film has eight influential modern philosophers walking around New York and other metropolises, discussing the practical application of their ideas in modern culture. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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