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The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by William Irwin
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Edited by Mark T. Conard
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Edited by Aeon J. Skoble
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| Series | Popular Culture and Philosophy |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Television
Philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780812694338
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| Classifications | Dewey:791.4572 |
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Publishing Details |
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Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| NZ Release Date |
22 March 2023 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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.
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