Philosophy and Breaking Bad
Kevin S. Decker (Ed.)
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Description for Philosophy and Breaking Bad
Paperback. Editor(s): Decker, Kevin S.; Koepsell, David R.; Arp, Robert. Num Pages: 266 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: APT; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 234 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
This volume considers the numerous philosophical ideas and arguments found in and inspired by the critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad. This show garnered both critical and popular attention for its portrayal of a cancer-stricken, middle-aged, middle-class, high school chemistry teacher's drift into the dark world of selling methamphetamine to support his family. Its characters, situations, and aesthetic raise serious and familiar philosophical issues, especially related to ethics and morality. The show provokes a bevy of rich questions and discussion points, such as: What are the ethical issues surrounding drugs? What lessons about existentialism and fatalism does the show present? How ... Read more
This volume considers the numerous philosophical ideas and arguments found in and inspired by the critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad. This show garnered both critical and popular attention for its portrayal of a cancer-stricken, middle-aged, middle-class, high school chemistry teacher's drift into the dark world of selling methamphetamine to support his family. Its characters, situations, and aesthetic raise serious and familiar philosophical issues, especially related to ethics and morality. The show provokes a bevy of rich questions and discussion points, such as: What are the ethical issues surrounding drugs? What lessons about existentialism and fatalism does the show present? How ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
464g
Number of Pages
266
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319406657
SKU
V9783319406657
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About Kevin S. Decker (Ed.)
Kevin S. Decker is Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Washington University, USA. He is the author of Who is Who? The Philosophy of Doctor Who and has written many chapters in books on philosophy and popular culture as well as journal articles on ethics, social theory, and political philosophy. David R. Koepsell has been ... Read more
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