Philosophy and Film in the Age of Technology: The Ontological Dimensions of the Identity Crisis and the Question of Post humanism n Michael bay's the Island

This article examines the relationship between philosophy and film in the age of accelerating technology, utilizing Michael Bay's 2005 film The Island as a paradigmatic case study.Indeed, cinema, particularly science fiction films like The Island, has become a vital philosophical arena for exploring the ontological crises linked to the identity crisis, the reification of the human, and the question of post humanism amidst technological advancement.The article begins by establishing a philosophical context that encompasses ontological discourses concerning the collapse of certainties, the rise of post humanism, and the ethics of technology, drawing upon philosophers such as Heidegger, Nancy, Hayles, and Braidotti.It then proceeds to an in-depth philosophical analysis of the film, deconstructing its symbols, narrative, and characters.Through an analytical reading, a deconstructive approach, and within a hermeneutic framework applied to the film's scenes, the article explores the manifestations of philosophical concepts in their ontological dimensions.These relate to the problem of identity and the questions raised by technology in the post human era, such as artificial reality, inauthentic versus authentic existence, bio power, and the struggle for consciousness and freedom.Ultimately, the article aims to highlight cinema's capacity to embody and address contemporary philosophical problems with acuity and depth.

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Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.57239/pjlss-2025-23.1.00681
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Philosophy, History, and Historiography
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Philosophy and Film in the Age of Technology: The Ontological Dimensions of the Identity Crisis and the Question of Post humanism n Michael bay's the Island

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Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences (PJLSS)
Philosophy, History, and Historiography
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Philosophy and Film in the Age of Technology: The Ontological Dimensions of the Identity Crisis and the Question of Post humanism n Michael bay's the Island

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This article examines the relationship between philosophy and film in the age of accelerating technology, utilizing Michael Bay's 2005 film The Island as a paradigmatic case study.Indeed, cinema, particularly science fiction films like The Island, has become a vital philosophical arena for exploring the ontological crises linked to the identity crisis, the reification of the human, and the question of post humanism amidst technological advancement.The article begins by establishing a philosophical context that encompasses ontological discourses concerning the collapse of certainties, the rise of post humanism, and the ethics of technology, drawing upon philosophers such as Heidegger, Nancy, Hayles, and Braidotti.It then proceeds to an in-depth philosophical analysis of the film, deconstructing its symbols, narrative, and characters.Through an analytical reading, a deconstructive approach, and within a hermeneutic framework applied to the film's scenes, the article explores the manifestations of philosophical concepts in their ontological dimensions.These relate to the problem of identity and the questions raised by technology in the post human era, such as artificial reality, inauthentic versus authentic existence, bio power, and the struggle for consciousness and freedom.Ultimately, the article aims to highlight cinema's capacity to embody and address contemporary philosophical problems with acuity and depth.

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