Thinking about Forgetting: Seek Eternal Sunshine

Think only philosophers speculate on the merits of forgetting? No way.  Forgetting is also a popular theme in popular culture. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) considers both the appeal of forgetting and its price. And lest we forget, the title of the film refers to lines from Alexander Pope’s “Eloisa to Abelard” (1717).

Here's the trailer:

And here's a link to a very good scholarly article on the film by Christopher Grau.

This post has been crafted for you by Dr. Jennifer McMahon.