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What's Good on TV?: Understanding Ethics Through Television

Jamie Carlin Watson

4.2/5 ( ratings)

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 Includes a companion website at http: //whatsgoodontv.webs.com

Language: English

Pages: 318

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: October 03, 2011

ISBN: 1405194766

ISBN 13: 9781405194761

What's Good on TV?: Understanding Ethics Through Television

Jamie Carlin Watson

4.2/5 ( ratings)

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 Includes a companion website at http: //whatsgoodontv.webs.com

Language: English

Pages: 318

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release: October 03, 2011

ISBN: 1405194766

ISBN 13: 9781405194761

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