Серия книг «The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture» — 16 книг

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True Blood and Philosophy: We Wanna Think Bad Things with You
ISBN:9-780-4-705-9772-9
Год издания:2010
Издательство:Wiley
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

The first look at the philosophical issues behind Charlaine Harris's New York Times bestsellers The Southern Vampire Mysteries and the True Blood television series
Teeming with…

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24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack
Richard Brian Davis
ISBN:1405171049
Год издания:2007
Издательство:Blackwell Publishers
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and PopCulture
Язык:Русский

"24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack" is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and…

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Mad Men and Philosophy: Nothing Is as It Seems
ISBN:978-0470603017
Год издания:2010
Издательство:Wiley
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

A look at the philosophical underpinnings of the hit TV show, Mad Men
With its swirling cigarette smoke, martini lunches, skinny ties, and tight pencil skirts, Mad Men is…

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Lost and Philosophy: The Island Has Its Reasons
Edited by Sharon M. Kaye
ISBN:1405163151
Год издания:2007
Издательство:Blackwell Publishing
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and PopCulture
Язык:Английский

Sometimes it feels like you need a Ph.D. to follow the show. But you don't. You just need this book in which twenty-one philosophers explore the deep questions we all face as…

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The Office and Philosophy: Scenes from the Unexamined Life
ISBN:978-1405175555
Год издания:2008
Издательство:Wiley-Blackwell
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

"I didn't realise what a genius I was till I read this book. (I did know. And I haven't read this book)"
–Ricky Gervais

"The Office and Philosophy provides a brilliant…

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Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy: Knowledge Here Begins Out There
Edited by Jason T. Eberl
ISBN:978-1-4051-7814-3
Год издания:2008
Издательство:Blackwell Publishing
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and PopCulture
Язык:Русский

What's the point of living after your world has been destroyed? This is one of many questions raised by the Sci-Fi Channel's critically acclaimed series "Battlestar Galactica".…

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Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul
ISBN:978-0470270301
Год издания:2008
Издательство:John Wiley & Sons
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

In this, the latest in Wiley’s Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series (South Park and Philosophy, The Office and…, Metallica and…), editors White and Arp assert upfront, and…

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Family Guy and Philosophy: A Cure for the Petarded
Edited by J. Jeremy Wisnewski
ISBN:140516316X
Год издания:2007
Издательство:Blackwell Publishing
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and PopCulture
Язык:Английский

"Family Guy and Philosophy: A Cure for the Petarded" brings together low-brow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and high-brow philosophical reflection to deliver an outrageously…

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Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy: Curiouser and Curiouser
ISBN:978-0470558362, 0470558369
Год издания:2010
Издательство:John Wiley & Sons
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll's classic book and director Tim Burton's March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated…

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Final Fantasy and Philosophy: The Ultimate Walkthrough
ISBN:978-0-470-41536-8
Год издания:2009
Издательство:John Wiley and Sons
Серия:The Blackwell Philosophy and PopCulture
Язык:Русский

Final Fantasy is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, and its universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. With this book, you?ll be…

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Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality
ISBN:9780470484234
Год издания:2009
Издательство:John Wiley & Sons
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series

Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and…

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The Daily Show and Philosophy: Moments of Zen in the Art of Fake News
Jason Holt
ISBN:9781405163149
Год издания:2008
Издательство:Wiley-Blackwell
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

An entertaining and insightful examination of the Emmy-award winning American satirical news show, broadcast on Comedy Central in the US, and (in an edited edition) on More4 in…

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30 Rock and Philosophy: We Want to Go to There
ISBN:9780470575581
Год издания:2010
Издательство:Wiley
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC’s hit TV series, 30 Rock
With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of the funniest television shows on the air—and…

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X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse
ISBN:978-0-470-41340-1
Год издания:2009
Издательство:Wiley
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

X-Men is one of the most popular comic book franchises ever, with successful spin-offs that include several feature films, cartoon series, bestselling video games, and…

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Terminator and Philosophy: I'll Be Back, Therefore I Am
ISBN:9780470447987
Год издания:2009
Издательство:Wiley
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

A timely book that uses science fiction to provoke reflection and discussion on philosophical issues

From the nature of mind to the ethics of AI and neural enhancement, science…

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Downton Abbey and Philosophy: The Truth Is Neither Here Nor There
ISBN:978-1-118-38661-3
Год издания:2012
Издательство:John Wiley & Sons
Серия:Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture
Язык:Английский

A unique philosophical look at the hit television series Downton Abbey
Who can resist the lure of Downton Abbey and the triumphs and travails of the Crawley family and its…