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.
J. Jeremy Wisnewski Knihy



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
La filosofia di Twilight. I vampiri e la ricerca dell'immortalità
- 294 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Cosa può dirci un vampiro sul significato della vita? Edward è un eroe romantico o uno stalker? Bella è una femminista? E Stephenie Meyer? Quanto influisce sul fantastico universo di Twilight il fatto che l'autrice sia mormone? Per i vampiri, Dio esiste? È giusto che Edward legga nel pensiero delle persone? Le risposte a queste e altre domande ne La filosofia di Twilight, un'interpretazione in chiave filosofica dell'universo creato da Stephenie Meyer. Se volete sapere se i vampiri sono "persone" a tutti gli effetti, perché Bella dovrebbe preferire Jacob a Edward e cosa c'entra l'eros di Platone con l'affascinante Cullen, allora questo è il libro che fa per voi!