The Simpsons and Philosophy

The D'oh! of Homer

William Irwin, Mark T. Conard, Aeon J. Skoble

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English

Open Court
28 February 2001

Television; Philosophy; Agriculture & farming

Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy

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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.

Edited by: William Irwin, Mark T. Conard, Aeon J. Skoble
Imprint: Open Court
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9780812694338
ISBN 10: 0812694333
Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 28 February 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active