“…"The Philosophy of Film Noir" explores philosophical themes and ideas inherent in classic noir and neo-noir films, establishing connections to diverse thinkers ranging from Camus to the Frankfurt School. The authors, each focusing on a different aspect of the genre, explore the philosophical underpinnings of classic films such as "The Big Sleep" (1946), "Out of the Past" (1947), and "Pulp Fiction" (1994). …”