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J. Jeremy Wisnewski

    Twilight and Philosophy
    Living with the Dead
    The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series: Family Guy and Philosophy
    • The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series: Family Guy and Philosophy

      A Cure for the Petarded

      • 222 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Family Guy and Philosophy brings together low-brow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and high-brow philosophical reflection to deliver an outrageously hilarious and clever exploration of one of TV's most unrelenting families. Ok, it's not that high-brow.A sharp, witty and absurd exploration of one of television's most unrelenting families, the stars of one of the biggest-selling TV series ever on DVD, now in its fourth seasonTackles the perennial positions of Family Guy at the same time as contemplating poignant philosophical issuesTakes an introspective look at what this show can teach us about ethics, ego, religion, death, and of course, time-travelConsiders whether Family Guy is really a vehicle for conservative politics, and whether we should be offended by the show, as well as diving into the philosophy of the cast

      The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series: Family Guy and Philosophy
      3,9
    • Living with the Dead

      On Death, the Dead, and Immortality

      • 252 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Focusing on the moral significance of the deceased, the narrative delves into how their intentions and values continue to influence our lives and afterlives. It posits that by honoring the memory of the dead, we provide them with a form of modest immortality, emphasizing our obligations to remember and reflect on their impact. This exploration raises profound questions about memory, legacy, and the interconnectedness of past and present.

      Living with the Dead
    • Twilight and Philosophy

      • 259 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      Heralded as the 'new Harry Potter', Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight is a young adult vampire romance series in which teenaged Bella falls for a vampire, Edward, and is drawn into his and his family's morally grey universe, facing countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas.

      Twilight and Philosophy
      4,4