Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy
Season 1

Ep 24. Kubrick's 2001 and Nietzsche's Übermensch

  • TV-PG
  • May 25, 2018
  • 37 min

Analyze one of the most famous - and possibly weirdest - sci-fi films of all time: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Consider the imagery and ideas of Kubrick's vision and determine whether, as some suggest, it reflects the concept of Friedrich Nietzsche's Übermensch. Close with a brief glimpse of the science fiction worlds still waiting for you to explore them.

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  • First Aired
    May 25, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    37 min
  • Language
    English
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