Family Guy and Philosophy
Title | Family Guy and Philosophy PDF eBook |
Author | Jeremy Wisnewski |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 236 |
Release | 2007-08-27 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
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This unique book brings together low-brow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and high-brow philosophical reflection to deliver an outrageously smart and entertaining exploration of one of TVs most unrelenting families.
Family Guy
Title | Family Guy PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Fleckenstein |
Publisher | Devil's Due Publishing |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 9781932796650 |
Collects the first three Family Guy comic books each of which looks at life and family from the unique view of a different family member.
The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe
Title | The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew O'Hagan |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 293 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0151013721 |
Given as a Christmas present to Marilyn Monroe, Maf the dog provides keen insight into the world of the Hollywood starlet during the last two years of her life.
X-Men and Philosophy
Title | X-Men and Philosophy PDF eBook |
Author | William Irwin |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 255 |
Release | 2009-05-18 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0470730366 |
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 merchandise. This is the first look at the deeper issues of the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful "mutants," such as identity, human ethics versus mutant morality, and self-sacrifice. J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Oneonta, NY) is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College and the editor of Family Guy and Philosophy (978-1-4051-6316-3) and The Office and Philosophy (978-1-4051-7555-5). Rebecca Housel (Rochester, NY) is a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she teaches about writing and pop culture. For William Irwin's biography, please see below.
Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture
Title | Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture PDF eBook |
Author | William Irwin |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 340 |
Release | 2011-11-18 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1444390988 |
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
Green Lantern and Philosophy
Title | Green Lantern and Philosophy PDF eBook |
Author | Jane Dryden |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2011-04-08 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1118003292 |
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011 The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time. Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer? Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.
Learn to Draw Family Guy
Title | Learn to Draw Family Guy PDF eBook |
Author | Walter Foster Creative Team |
Publisher | Walter Foster |
Pages | 131 |
Release | 2014-09 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1600584535 |
Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing characters from the cartoon series, including Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Brian, and Stewie.