

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.
The Basics of Philosophy was directed by Paul Schrader.
The Basics of Philosophy holds an average rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama. Join the discussion below to add your take.
The Basics of Philosophy runs for 1h 34min, and was released in 2026.
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