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Mad Men and Philosophy

Nothing Is as It Seems
Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
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Mad Men and Philosophy delves into the deeper philosophical questions raised by the acclaimed TV series Mad Men. Set against the backdrop of 1960s America, this book examines themes such as happiness, freedom, authenticity, and feminism through the lens of philosophers from Socrates to Ayn Rand. It offers fresh perspectives on the show's characters and social commentary, enriching the viewing experience with thought-provoking analysis.
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This book is ideal for fans of Mad Men who are interested in philosophy and cultural studies, as well as readers curious about the intersection of television, history, and philosophical ideas.

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Critically acclaimed Mad Men portrays the changing social and political mores of 1960s America, where women were secretaries, men controlled the money, and everyone lived under the imminent threat of nuclear war. However, understanding the philosophy behind this show is even more fascinating.

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A look at the philosophical underpinnings of the hit TV show, Mad Men

With its swirling cigarette smoke, martini lunches, skinny ties, and tight pencil skirts, Mad Men is unquestionably one of the most stylish, sexy, and irresistible shows on television. But the series becomes even more absorbing once you dig deeper into its portrayal of the changing social and political mores of 1960s America and explore the philosophical complexities of its key characters and themes.

From Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to John Kenneth Galbraith, Milton Friedman, and Ayn Rand, Mad Men and Philosophy brings the thinking of some of history's most powerful minds to bear on the world of Don Draper and the Sterling Cooper ad agency. You'll gain insights into a host of compelling Mad Men questions and issues, including happiness, freedom, authenticity, feminism, Don Draper's identity, and more.

  • Takes an unprecedented look at the philosophical issues and themes behind AMC's Emmy Award-winning show, Mad Men
  • Explores issues ranging from identity to authenticity to feminism, and more
  • Offers new insights on your favourite Mad Men characters, themes, and storylines

Mad Men and Philosophy will give Mad Men fans everywhere something new to talk about around the water cooler.

Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470603017

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Contributors:

  • Edited by Rod Carveth
  • Series edited by William Irwin
  • Edited by James B. South
  • Edited by James B. South
  • Edited by James B. South

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series

About the Author

ROD CARVETH is an assistant professor in the department ofCommunications Media at Fitchburg State College. JAMES B. SOUTH is chair of the philosophy department atMarquette University. He edited Buffy the Vampire Slayer andPhilosophy and James Bond and Philosophy. WILLIAM IRWIN is a professor of philosophy at King'sCollege in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophyand popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestsellingThe Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titlesincluding Batman and Philosophy, House andPhilosophy, and Twilight and Philosophy.

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