The Basics of Philosophy

Description

Dr. John Jorissen, a repressed philosophy professor at Ridgemont College, is focused on teaching an introductory course while working on a book about the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. As he confronts a long-buried transgression from his past, the sudden reappearance of the victim complicates his already strained life, leading him into a crisis filled with guilt and desire. The situation escalates as Dr. Jorissen tries to settle his inner turmoil while managing the intricacies of his professional life. The cast includes Bill Pullman, Sofia Boutella, Martin Scorsese, and Daniel Zovatto, all of whom contribute to the unfolding drama as the characters face unresolved tensions and moral dilemmas. The narrative culminates in a confrontation that leaves them facing a future clouded by uncertainty.