Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture - From Socrates To South Park, Hume To House (Cód: 9247387)

What can 'South Park' tell us about Socrates and the nature of evil? How does 'The Office' help us to understand Sartre and existentialist ethics? Can 'Battlestar Galactica' shed light on the existence of God? 'Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture' uses popular culture to illustrate important philosophical concepts and the work of the major philosophers With examples from film, television, and music including 'South Park,' 'The Matrix,' 'X-Men,' 'Batman,' 'Harry Potter, Metallica' and 'Lost, ' even the most abstract and complex philosophical ideas become easier to grasp Features key essays from across the Blackwell 'Philosophy and Pop Culture' series, as well as helpful editorial material and a glossary of philosophical terms From metaphysics to epistemology; from ethics to the meaning of life, this unique introduction makes philosophy as engaging as popular culture itself Supplementary website available with teaching guides, sample materials and links to further resources at www.pop-philosophy.org What can 'South Park' tell us about Socrates and the nature of evil? How does 'The Office' help us to understand Sartre and existentialist ethics? Can 'Battlestar Galactica' shed light on the existence of God? 'Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture' uses popular culture to illustrate important philosophical concepts and the work of the major philosophers. With examples from film, television, and music including 'South Park,' 'House,' 'M.D.,' 'The Matrix,' 'X-Men,' 'Batman,' 'Harry Potter, Metallica' and 'Lost, ' even the most abstract and complex philosophical ideas become easier to grasp. This unique textbook, featuring essays from the Blackwell 'Philosophy and Pop Culture' series, is perfect for any introduction to philosophy course. From metaphysics to epistemology; from ethics to the meaning of life, 'Introducing Philosophy through Pop Culture' makes philosophy as engaging as popular culture itself.