The Simpsons and Philosophy - (Popular Culture and Philosophy) by William Irwin & Mark T Conard & Aeon J Skoble (Paperback)
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- This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons -- TV's favorite animated family.
- Author(s): William Irwin & Mark T Conard & Aeon J Skoble
- 256 Pages
- Philosophy, History & Surveys
- Series Name: Popular Culture and Philosophy
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A group of philosophers examines "The Simpsons"--beyond the jokes, the crudeness, and the attacks on society--as a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. They begin with an examination of the Simpson family, examine the ethics and themes of the show, and conclude with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Sartre, and other thinkers.Book Synopsis
This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons -- TV's favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society -- and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. The writers begin with an examination of the characters. Does Homer actually display Aristotle's virtues of character? In what way does Bart exemplify American pragmatism? The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers.Dimensions (Overall): 9.02 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W) x .73 Inches (D)
Weight: .98 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Series Title: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: Open Court
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: William Irwin & Mark T Conard & Aeon J Skoble
Language: English
Street Date: February 28, 2001
TCIN: 82940705
UPC: 9780812694338
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-5387
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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