The Basics of Philosophy

Name: The Basics of Philosophy
Released: 2026-09-04

2026

Trailer

A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.

Release Date

2026-09-04

Status

Released

Original Title

The Basics of Philosophy

Runtime

1h 34m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Redline Entertainment, Paul Schrader Productions, Film Maudit, Talon Entertainment Finance, Convergent Media, Jeff Rice Films

Overview

A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.

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