Häftad, Engelska, 2011

What's Good on TV?

Understanding Ethics Through Television

Av Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp

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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 conceptsDesigned to be used as a stand-alone or supplementary introductory ethics textFeatures case studies, study questions, and suggested readingsEpisodes mentioned are from a wide variety of television shows, and are easily accessibleOffers 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 valuesIncludes a companion website at http://whatsgoodontv.webs.com

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Utgivningsdatum: 2011-09-02
Mått: 155 x 231 x 18 mm
Vikt: 472 g
Format: Häftad
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 320
Förlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN: 9781405194754

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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.

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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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