Name: The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! Of Homer (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
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Author: Aeon J. Skoble
ISBN: 9780812694338

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The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! Of Homer (Popular Culture and Philosophy)

Type

Physical Book

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Publisher

Author

Year

2001

Language

English

Pages

256

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.5x1.9 cm

Weight

0.44 kg.

ISBN

0812694333

ISBN13

9780812694338

Synopsis "The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! Of Homer (Popular Culture and Philosophy) "

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."

William Irwin

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William Irwin is a Philosophy professor at King's College, Pennsylvania, known for pioneering the genre "philosophy and popular culture". His work "The Simpsons and Philosophy" (2001), co-edited with Mark T. Conard and Aeon J. Skoble, analyzes the animated series from a philosophical perspective. In "Game of Thrones and Philosophy" (2012), he explores the ethical and moral complexities of the popular saga. Additionally, in "The Meaning of Metallica" (2022), he delves into the lyrics and themes of the iconic metal band. These works combine philosophy with elements of popular culture, offering accessible and profound reflections.

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Mark T. Conard

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Mark T. Conard is an American philosopher and writer, with a PhD in Philosophy from Temple University in Philadelphia. He has made significant contributions to the analysis of popular culture from a philosophical perspective.

Among his notable works are "The Simpsons and Philosophy" (2001), co-edited with William Irwin and Aeon J. Skoble, which examines the animated series from a philosophical standpoint. Additionally, he has edited "The Philosophy of Film Noir" (2006), where he explores the depths of film noir, and "The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers" (2009), analyzing the filmography of these filmmakers. These publications belong to the genre of philosophical essay applied to popular culture.

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Aeon J. Skoble

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Aeon J. Skoble is an American philosopher, professor at Bridgewater State University, where he holds the Bruce and Patricia Bartlett Chair of Free Speech and chairs the Philosophy Department. He is co-coordinator of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program at the same institution. Skoble earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his master's and doctorate at Temple University.

Among his notable works is "Deleting the State: An Argument about Government" (2008), where he explores arguments about the role of government. He also co-edited "The Simpsons and Philosophy" (2000), which analyzes the popular series from a philosophical perspective. Another of his contributions is "The Essential Nozick" (2020), which delves into the thought of philosopher Robert Nozick. These publications fall within the genre of philosophical essay and reflect his interest in the intersection between philosophy and popular culture.

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