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William Irwin - The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke - 9781118074558 - V9781118074558
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The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke

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Description for The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke Paperback. Editor(s): Kowalski, Dean. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
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 ... Read more

  • 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."

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118074558
SKU
V9781118074558
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3

About William Irwin
Dean A. Kowalski is an associate professor of philosophy at University of Wisconsin-Waukesha and the author of five books, most recently Moral Theory at the Movies and The Philosophy of Joss Whedon. William Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of ... Read more

Reviews for The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke
“If you’re looking for a straight discussion of philosophy try reading Frederick Copleston’s The History of Philosophy, but if you’re open to learning in a fun environment try this book.   Just remember that this book is first of all a study of philosophy geared to the non-specialist.  The by-product of the book is that you will deepen your understanding of ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke


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