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Family Guy and Philosophy : The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series - J. Jeremy Wisnewski

Family Guy and Philosophy

By: J. Jeremy Wisnewski (Editor)

Paperback | 16 August 2007 | Edition Number 1

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<i>Family Guy and Philosophy</i> brings together low-brow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and high-brow philosophical reflection to deliver an outrageously hilarious and clever exploration of one of TV&#8217;s most unrelenting families. Ok, it&#8217;s not that high-brow.<br><ul><br><li>A sharp, witty and absurd exploration of one of television&#8217;s most unrelenting families, the stars of one of the biggest-selling TV series ever on DVD, now in its fourth season <br><li>Tackles the perennial positions of <i>Family Guy</i> at the same time as contemplating poignant philosophical issues <br><li>Takes an introspective look at what this show can teach us about ethics, ego, religion, death, and of course, time-travel <br><li>Considers whether <i>Family Guy</i> is really a vehicle for conservative politics, and whether we should be offended by the show, as well as diving into the philosophy of the cast</li></ul>
Industry Reviews
?Maddening in its irreverent audacity, this book reminds me of an old girlfriend: iconoclastic and argumentative, occasionally insane but always entertaining, with a soul of which Stewie could be proud. I couldn?t pull myself away!?
Dave Baggett, editor of Harry Potter and Philosophy and Hitchcock and Philosophy

?This book doesn?t make any sense to me whatsoever, which obviously means it?s brilliant.?
Joey Green, author of The Bathroom Professor: Philosophy on the Go

"Author cooks up a big bowl of philosophy stew while exposing the Family Guy for what it is; a beacon of post-modernism."
TLChicken.com

?It is a rare opportunity to philosophically deconstruct life's absurdities ? . We can laugh in the face of life's troublesome ideas and attempt to understand them.? Associated Content

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