The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer

ISBN-13: 9780812694338 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 303 str.

Mark T. Conrad

Opis

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."

O autorze

Aeon J. Skoble ist Assistenz-Professor für Philosophie an der United States Military Academy in West Point. Mark T. Conard ist Schriftsteller, Philosoph und lebt in Philadelphia. William Irwin ist Assistenz-Professor für Philosophie am King's College in Pennsylvania.