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South Park and Philosophy: You Know, I Learned Something Today

3.4/5 ( ratings)

If you think Saddam and Satan make a kinky couple, wait till you get a load of South Park and Philosophy. Get your Big Wheels ready, because we're going for a ride, as 22 philosophers take us down the road to understanding the big-picture issues in this small mountain town.

A smart and candid look at one of television's most subversive and controversial shows, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year
Draws close parallels between the irreverent nature of South Park and the inquiring and skeptical approach of philosophy
Addresses the perennial questions of the show, and the contemporary social and political issues that inspire each episode
Uses familiar characters and episodes to illustrate topics such as moral relativism, freedom of expression, gay marriage, blasphemy, democracy, feminism, animal ethics, existential questions and much more
makes you laugh out loud

Language: English

Pages: 273

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers

Release: November 22, 2006

ISBN: 1405161604

ISBN 13: 9781405161602

South Park and Philosophy: You Know, I Learned Something Today

3.4/5 ( ratings)

If you think Saddam and Satan make a kinky couple, wait till you get a load of South Park and Philosophy. Get your Big Wheels ready, because we're going for a ride, as 22 philosophers take us down the road to understanding the big-picture issues in this small mountain town.

A smart and candid look at one of television's most subversive and controversial shows, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year
Draws close parallels between the irreverent nature of South Park and the inquiring and skeptical approach of philosophy
Addresses the perennial questions of the show, and the contemporary social and political issues that inspire each episode
Uses familiar characters and episodes to illustrate topics such as moral relativism, freedom of expression, gay marriage, blasphemy, democracy, feminism, animal ethics, existential questions and much more
makes you laugh out loud

Language: English

Pages: 273

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers

Release: November 22, 2006

ISBN: 1405161604

ISBN 13: 9781405161602

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