30 Rock and Philosophy : We Want to Go to There - William Irwin

30 Rock and Philosophy

We Want to Go to There

By: William Irwin

Paperback | 9 August 2010 | Edition Number 1

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<b>A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC&#8217;s hit TV series, <i>30 Rock</i></b> <p> With edgy writing and a great cast, <i>30 Rock</i> is one of the funniest television shows on the air&#8212;and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines "goody two shoes", but what does it really mean to be good? Dr. Leo Spaceman routinely demonstrates that medicine is not a science, so what <i>is</i> the role of the incompetent professional in America today? <p> In <i>30 Rock and Philosophy,</i> Tina Fey and her fellow cast members are thrust onto the philosophical stage with Plato, Aristotle, Kantand other great thinkers to examine these key questions and many others that involve the characters and plotlines of <i>30 Rock</i> and its fictional <i>TGS with Tracy Jordan</i> comedy show. <ul> <li>Takes an entertaining, up-close look at the philosophical issues behind <i>30 Rock'</i>s characters and storylines, from post-feminist ideals to workaholism and the meaning of life <li>Equips you with a new understanding of Liz Lemon, Jack Donaghy, Tracy Jordan, Jenna Maroney<i>,</i> Dr. Spaceman, and other characters <li>Gives you deep and meaningful new reasons (who knew?) for watching Tina Fey and your other favorites on <i>30 Rock</i> </ul> <p> Ideal for both casual and diehard fans, this book is the essential companion for every <i>30 Rock&#173;</i>-watcher.

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