The simpsons and philosophy is an expansive, comprehensive collection of generally highly accessible essays written by philosophy professors trying to use their love and knowledge of the simpsons to introduce the shows viewers to some of the basic elements of philosophical inquiry. The simpsons and philosophy by william irwin overdrive rakuten. An essay called homer and aristotle would appear to be a treatise on two ancient greek thinkers. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The writers begin with an examination of the characters.
Skoble, each of whom also wrote one of the eighteen essays in the book. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. Now available in kindle format on the simpsons is one of the most literary and intelligent comedies on television todayfertile ground for questions such as. From the editor of and contributors to the widelypraised seinfeld and philosophy, the simpsons and philosophy is an insightful and humorous look at the philosophical tenets of americas favorite animated family that will delight simpsons fans and philosophy aficionados alike. This book includes contributions from 18 philosophy academics. The gospel according to the simpsons by mark pinsky excellent discussions of religion and the simpsons. This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to t. The simpsons and philosophy by william irwin, 9780812694338, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to. This impressive volume sets forth a new way of looking at this all around funny show.
Now irwin and company have regrouped to focus on matt groenings popular, longrunning animated series, the simpsons. So irwin decided to put together a second volume, this one on the simpsons, and he asked two of the contributors to the seinfeld book, mark conard and aeon skoble, to coedit the work. Once again, open court applauded the idea, and if youre reading this, youre obviously at least a little interested in either philosophy, the simpsons, or both. The purpose of the course is to offer students an introductory look into philosophy, provided in a uniquely fun and engaging way through the simpsons. The d oh of homer is compilation of simpsonian essays written by working philosophers as far as i can tell, working philosopher is an oxymoron on various subjects. A book about everything and nothing 1999, a team of philosophy professors offered an introduction to plato, kierkegaard and other major thinkers via the characters and plots of the tv sitcom.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the simpsons and philosophy. Click to read more about the simpsons and philosophy. This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major western philosophers examines the simpsons. The simpsons and philosophy by william irwin overdrive. The simpsons and philosophy ebook by william irwin. Review of seinfeld and philosophy and the simpsons and. Skoble this unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major western philosophers examines the simpsons. A book about everything and nothing in 1999 and the simpsons and philosophy. Philosophy nonfiction this unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major western philosophers examines the simpsons tvs favorite animated family. William irwin born 1970 is professor of philosophy at kings college in wilkesbarre, pennsylvania and is best known for originating the philosophy and popular culture book genre with seinfeld and philosophy. Features a great collection of topics from homer and aristotle. A crash course in brain surgery the blackwell philosophy and pop culture series series by william irwin.
Animated philosophy and religion, taught by kimberly blessing and anthony sciglitano, is already proving popular with students. No less an authority than homer simpson himself has declared. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the simpsons and philosophy. Skoble overview a group of philosophers examines the simpsons beyond the jokes, the crudeness, and the attacks on societyas a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. William irwin cleverly pieces together a collection of articles showing the similarities between the sitcom seinfeld and philosophy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The germ of shores brainstorm came in 2001, after he thumbed through a thick paperback at the bookstore called the simpsons and philosophy. This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major western philosophers examines the simpsons tvs favorite animated family. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the simpsons and philosophy. Noting that groening studied philosophy in college, they hasten to add that this is not an attempt to explore meanings intended by groening and the shows artists and writers. In irwins earlier anthology, seinfeld and philosophy.
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