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The Simpsons and Philosophy
The D'oh! of Homer
Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy
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The Simpsons and Philosophy
A light-hearted introduction to philosophy through the antics of the Simpsons, television's animated family. The contributors discuss the thought of key philosophers including Aristotle, Sartre and Kant, and tackle issues like irony and the meaning of life, and American anti-intellectualism.
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This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons—TV's favourite 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.
Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy
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The Simpsons and Philosophy is an engaging exploration of philosophical themes through the lens of the iconic animated series. It has been praised for its witty analysis and accessibility, making complex ideas more relatable. The book is appreciated for its clever integration of humour and philosophy, appealing to both fans of the show and those interested in philosophical discussions.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780812694338
Publisher: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 April 2001
Country: United States
Imprint: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Aeon J. Skoble
- Edited by William Irwin
- Edited by Mark T. Conard
- Edited by Aeon J. Skoble
- Edited by William Irwin
- Edited by Mark T. Conard
- Edited by Aeon J. Skoble
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 425g
Pages: 256
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