The Sopranos and Philosophy: I Kill Therefore I Am

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Sopranos and Philosophy: I Kill Therefore I Am
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Richard Greene
Edited by Peter Vernezze
Foreword by Vincent Pastore
SeriesPopular Culture and Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreTelevision
Philosophy
TV tie-in humour
ISBN/Barcode 9780812695588
ClassificationsDewey:100
Audience
Undergraduate
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Publication Date 1 April 2004
Publication Country United States

Description

Tony Soprano and the gang meet classic and modern philosophy in these witty, provocative essays. Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, 17 wiseguys (three of them gals) explore such irresistible topics as: Is Tony Soprano a good man? Is Carmela a feminist? Morally speaking, who is the worst person on The Sopranos? Is watching the show harmful to one's moral health? And what if Tony had read Sun Tzu instead of Machiavelli? This collection of essays by philosophers who are also fans does a deep probe of the Sopranos, analyzing the adventures and personalities of Tony, Carmela, Livia, and the rest of television's most irresistible Mafia family for their metaphysical, epistemological, value theory, Eastern philosophical, and contemporary postmodern possibilities. No prior philosophical qualifications or mob connections are required to enjoy these musings, which are presented with the same vibrancy and wit that have made the show such a hit.