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Daniel Morgan’s work focuses largely on the intersection of cinema aesthetics and philosophy. He has written extensively on the history of film theory and philosophy, trends in media theory, film politics, animation, non-fiction film, and experimental media. His book, "Late Godard: Possibilities of Cinema" (University of California Press, 2012), examines the films and videos of Jean-Luc Godard from the late 1980s, analyzing works such as Soigne ta droite (1987) and Nouvelle vague (1990). Morgan argues for the importance of philosophical aesthetics in understanding Godard’s later work while addressing broader topics, including film politics, representation, history, and the nature of cinema. His recent book, "The Lure of the Image: Epistemic Fantasies of the Moving Camera" (University of Chicago Press, 2021), provides a sustained study of the challenges raised by camera movements in theatrical contexts. Morgan’s ongoing research involves various projects, including studies of film art from 1966-1975, audience embarrassment in media viewing, and radical aesthetic practices in political contexts. He has also served as the editor for numerous books and journal special issues.
Department of Philosophy