Seinfeld and Philosophy
Seinfeld and Philosophy

Author: William Irwin

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1459601165

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How is Jerry like Socrates? Is it rational for George to ''do the opposite? '' Would Simone de Beauvoir say that Elaine is a feminist? Is Kramer stuck in Kierkegaard's aesthetic stage? Seinfeld and Philosophy is both an enlightening look at the most popular sitcom of the decade and an entertaining introduction to philosophy via Seinfeld's plots and characters. These fourteen essays, which explore the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, Lao-Tzu, Heidegger, Kant, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, and Wittgenstein, will show readers how to be masters of their philosophical domain.

Seinfeld and Economics
Seinfeld and Economics

Author: Linda S. Ghent

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1000178811

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As the most successful sitcom of all time, the television series Seinfeld provides a rich environment for learning basic economic principles. Chronicling the lives of four close friends—Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer—the show highlights human behavior at its best and its worst. The major characters paint themselves as some of the most self-interested individuals in all of popular culture, and are faced with dilemmas that force them to make decisions. Those decisions are at the heart of economics. Each chapter in this book explores one or more key economic concepts and relates them to key scenes from the show. These principles are then applied to other real-world situations, arming readers with the tools needed to make better economic decisions. Written in a light-hearted and conversational style, this book is a must-read for fans of Seinfeld and anyone who wants to learn something from "the show about nothing." It is an ideal supplement for all economics classes.

Curb Your Enthusiasm and Philosophy
Curb Your Enthusiasm and Philosophy

Author: Mark Ralkowski

Publisher: Open Court Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0812697669

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What makes Larry a monster, and why doesn't he know that he's a monster? This title discusses philosophical answers to these questions. It also discusses the ethical and existential issues, such as whether Larry is a bad apple or perhaps worth emulating.

The Simpsons and Philosophy
The Simpsons and Philosophy

Author: William Irwin

Publisher: Open Court

Published: 2001-02-01

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 0812696948

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This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons — TV’s favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society — and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. The writers begin with an examination of the characters. Does Homer actually display Aristotle’s virtues of character? In what way does Bart exemplify American pragmatism? The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers.

Seinfeld, Master of Its Domain
Seinfeld, Master of Its Domain

Author: David Lavery

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1441100903

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After a slow and inauspicious beginning, Seinfeld broke through to become one of the most commercially successful sitcoms in the history of television. This fascinating book includes classic articles on the show by Geoffrey O'Brien and Bill Wyman (first published in the New York Review of Books and Salon.com respectively), and a selection of new and revised essays by some of the top television scholars in the US - looking at issues as wide-ranging as Seinfeld's Jewishness, alleged nihilism, food obsession, and long-running syndication. The book also includes a comprehensive episode guide, and Betty Lee's lexicon of Seinfeld language.

Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture
Introducing Philosophy Through Pop Culture

Author: William Irwin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-11-18

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1444390988

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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

Seinlanguage
Seinlanguage

Author: Jerry Seinfeld

Publisher: Thomas T. Beeler Publisher

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574905595

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Seinfeld. For more than 33 million viewers, the Emmy Award-winning television show had become a Thursday night ritual. The show has ended, but Jerry Seinfeld's distinct brand of humor can still be yours. In his #1 New York Times bestselling book, SeinLanguage, Jerry Seinfeld has captured on the page his views on topics ranging from Raisinettes to relationships, from childhood to cop shows, and from parents to power suits. This is a must-have book for all fans--and who isn't a fan?

Doctor Who and Philosophy
Doctor Who and Philosophy

Author: Courtland Lewis

Publisher: Open Court Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 0812696883

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Philosophers look at the deeper issues raised by the adventures of Doctor Who, the main character in the long-running science fiction TV series of the same name.

Superheroes and Philosophy
Superheroes and Philosophy

Author: Tom Morris

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1459601130

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Great Caesars Ghost!! A team of Brainiacs! Superheroes and Philosophy is Kryptonite for those super villains who diss the heroes as lightweights! Riddle me this, Batman: How are Gotham City and Metropolis like ancient Athens and modern Paris? Read this sensational book and find out!

Seinfeld FAQ
Seinfeld FAQ

Author: Nicholas J. Nigro

Publisher: Applause Theater & Cinema Books

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781557838575

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SEINFELD FAQ: EVERYTHING LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SHOW ABOUT NOTHING