Book excerpt: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of the most widely discussed and thought-provoking films of recent years. Exploring a future where it is possible to have memories erased, it raises many intriguing and important philosophical questions spanning ethics, personal identity, the emotions and philosophy of mind. Including annotated sections of further reading at the end of each chapter and a foreword by the director the film, Michel Gondry this volume is essential reading for students interested in philosophy and film studies.