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The Simpsons and Philosophy
The D'oh! of Homer
Edited by William Irwin, Mark T. Conard and Aeon J. Skoble
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Book Presentation:
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.
About the authors:
William Irwin is professor of philosophy at King's College, Pennsylvania. Mark Conard is a freelance writer in Philadelphia. Aeon Skoble is professor of philosophy at West Point and editor of the journal Reason Papers.
Press Reviews:
"Not only is The Simpsons and Philosophy highly educational, it enhances the viewing and re-viewing of the Simpsons episodes..." -- Professor Per Broman, Butler University, Indianapolis
"The Simpsons and Philosophy is a great place to begin any program in Simpsons studies. A serious look at a funny subject." -- Mark I. Pinsky, author of The Gospel According to The Simpsons
"The authors in this volume really immerse themselves in The Simpsons, and the result is this absolutely unique book. Go for it!" -- Professor David Carrier, Carnegie Mellon University
"What a great book! The chapters are by turns fun, profound, and instructive. You'll be surprised at what wisdon lurks in these pages." -- Tom Morris, author of If Aristotle Ran General Motors
See the publisher website: Open Court
See The Simpsons (TV Series) (1989) on IMDB ...
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