What's Good on Tv? - Watson, Jamie C.; Arp, Robert
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It should come as no surprise that some of the most abstract philosophical ideas are often easier absorbed with examples drawn from popular culture. What's Good on TV? presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows.
What s Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts ofmoral philosophy using concrete examples from classic andcontemporary television shows. Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and…mehr

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It should come as no surprise that some of the most abstract philosophical ideas are often easier absorbed with examples drawn from popular culture. What's Good on TV? presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows.
What s Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts ofmoral philosophy using concrete examples from classic andcontemporary television shows.
Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and classictelevision shows, such as The Office , Law and Order , Star Trek and Family Guy , to illustrate complexphilosophical concepts
Designed to be used as a stand-alone or supplementaryintroductory ethics text
Features case studies, study questions, and suggestedreadings
Episodes mentioned are from a wide variety of television shows,and are easily accessible
Offers a balanced treatment of a number of controversialethical issues including environmental ethics, animal welfare,abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, assisted suicide,censorship and the erosion of values
Includes a companion website at http://whatsgoodontv.webs.com
Autorenporträt
Jamie Carlin Watson is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia. He has published in the fields of philosophy of science and popular culture and philosophy. His current research is in the epistemology of a priori justification. Robert Arp taught aspects of philosophy at several colleges and universities, including Southwest Minnesota State University, Florida State University, and Saint Louis University. He has published works in many philosophical areas, including philosophy of biology, philosophy of mind, and popular culture and philosophy.