What's Good on TV?
Understanding Ethics Through Television
(Sprache: Englisch)
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...
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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.
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What's Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows.* Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and classic television shows, such as The Office, Law and Order, Star Trek and Family Guy, to illustrate complex philosophical concepts
* Designed to be used as a stand-alone or supplementary introductory ethics text
* Features case studies, study questions, and suggested readings
* Episodes mentioned are from a wide variety of television shows, and are easily accessible
* Offers a balanced treatment of a number of controversial ethical issues including environmental ethics, animal welfare, abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, assisted suicide, censorship and the erosion of values
* Visit the companion website at www.whatsgoodontv.webs.com
Are the actions of TV's Jack Bauer morally justified? What can a mob hit sanctioned by Tony Soprano possibly teach us about ethical behavior? And what makes Captain Jean-Luc Picard such an ideal moral figure, anyway? 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? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows. Topics from metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics are addressed - alongside explanations of classic and contemporary arguments - and considered through the eyes of characters as varied as Phoebe Buffay, Dr Gregory House, and cast members of Family Guy. Enlightening and informative, yet far more enjoyable than standard texts, What's Good on TV? is an introduction to some of the more imponderable philosophical ideas inherent in modern ethics.actions of TV's Jack Bauer morally justified? What can a mob hit sanctioned by Tony Soprano possibly teach us about ethical behavior? And what makes Captain Jean-Luc Picard such an ideal moral figure, anyway? 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? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows. Topics from metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics are addressed - alongside explanations of classic and contemporary arguments - and considered through the eyes of characters as varied as Phoebe Buffay, Dr Gregory House, and cast members of Family Guy. Enlightening and informative, yet far more enjoyable than standard texts, What's Good on TV? is an introduction to some of the more imponderable philosophical ideas inherent in modern
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „What's Good on TV? “
PrefaceThe Pilot Episode: Ethics and Popular Culture
Series I: Is Anything "Good" on Television?:The Nature of Moral Value:
Episode 1: Truth and Nihilism in Ethics
Episode 2: Normativity - Social, Legal, and Moral 47
Episode 3: God and Ethics
Series II: What's Right and Wrong?: Ethical Theory:
Episode 4: Moral Relativism
Episode 5: Deontology
Episode 6: Consequentialism
Episode 7: Virtue Ethics
Series III: But What's Right When ... ?: Practical Ethics:
Episode 8: Environmental Ethics
Episode 9: Animal Welfare
Episode 10: Abortion
Episode 11: Homosexuality
Episode 12: Punishment and Capital Punishment
Episode 13: Assisted Suicide
The Epilogue: Does TV Erode Our Values?
That's All Folks!
Study questions
References
Index
Autoren-Porträt von Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp
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.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Jamie Carlin Watson , Robert Arp
- 2011, 1. Auflage, 320 Seiten, Maße: 15,4 x 22,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1405194758
- ISBN-13: 9781405194754
- Erscheinungsdatum: 14.10.2011
Sprache:
Englisch
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"In short, this is an excellent book: pleasant and easy to read while imparting essential philosophical Knowledge." ( Times Higher Education Supplement , 24 May 2012)
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