Ebook {Epub PDF} The Simpsons and Philosophy: The Doh! of Homer by William Irwin

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 www.doorway.ru by: Click to read more about The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer by William Irwin. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers/5(9). 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. More below.

The Simpsons and philosophy: the d'oh! of Homer /. Here we can find out about irony and the meaning of life, the politics of the nuclear family, Marxism in Springfield, the elusiveness of happiness, popular parody as a form of tribute, and why we need animated TV shows. The Simpsons is one of the most literary and intelligent comedies on television today - fertile ground for questions such as: Does Nietzsche justify Bart's bad behavior? Is hypocrisy always unethical? What is Lisa's conception of the Good? From the editor of and contributors to the widely-praised Seinfeld and Philosophy, The Simpsons and Philosophy is an insightful and humorous look at the. William Irwin, Mark Conard. Open Court, Feb 1, - Philosophy - pages. 4 Reviews. 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.

The Simpsons And Philosophy Doh Of Homer William Irwin 1/4 [Books] The Simpsons And Philosophy Doh Of Homer William Irwin The Simpsons and Philosophy-Hans-Georg Moeller The author plumbs the depths of America's favorite animated family for insights into philosophy and society, discussing Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and many others. The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'Oh! of Homer William Irwin, Editor, Mark T. Conard, Editor, Aeon J. Skoble, Editor Open Court Publishing Company $ (p) ISBN Buy this book. William Irwin, Mark Conard. Open Court, Feb 1, - Philosophy - pages. 4 Reviews. 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.