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The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke
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A lighthearted meditation on the philosophical quandaries of the hit television show The Big Bang Theory Ever wonder what Aristotle might say about the life Sheldon Cooper leads? Why Thomas Hobbes would applaud the roommate agreement? Who Immanuel Kant would treat with "haughty derision" for weaving "un-unravelable webs?" And most importantly whether Wil Wheaton is truly evil? Of course you have. Bazinga! This book mines the deep thinking of some of history's most potent philosophical minds to explore your most pressing questions about The Big Bang Theory and its nerdy genius characters. You might find other philosophy books on science and cosmology, but only this one refers to Darth Vader Force-chokes, cloning Leonard Nimoy, and oompa-loompa-like engineers. Fo-shizzle. * Gives you irresistibly geek-worthy insights on your favorite Big Bang Theory characters, story lines, and ideas * Examines important themes involving ethics and virtue, science, semiotics, religion, and the human condition * Brings the thinking of some of the world's greatest philosophers to bear on The Big Bang Theory, from Aristotle and Plato to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Simone de Beauvoir, and more Essential reading for every Big Bang Theory fan, this book explores whether comic-book-wielding geeks can lead the good life, and whether they can know enough science to "tear the mask off nature and stare at the face of God."

Author Biography:

Dean A. Kowalski is an associate professor of philosophy atUniversity of Wisconsin-Waukesha and the author of five books, mostrecently Moral Theory at the Movies and The Philosophy ofJoss Whedon. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College. Heoriginated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books ascoeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy andhas overseen recent titles including House and Philosophy,Batman and Philosophy, and Inception andPhilosophy.
Release date Australia
April 26th, 2012
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Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Contributors
  • Edited by Dean A. Kowalski
  • Series edited by William Irwin
Pages
288
Dimensions
156x230x20
ISBN-13
9781118074558
Product ID
18343946

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