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Law and Order
meta-ethics
moral philosophy
normative
popular culture
values
Product details
- ISBN 9781405194761
- Weight: 599g
- Dimensions: 163 x 238mm
- Publication Date: 02 Sep 2011
- Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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
Jamie Carlin Watson is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia. He has published in the fields of philosophy of science and popular culture and philosophy. His current research is in the epistemology of a priori justification.
Robert Arp taught aspects of philosophy at several colleges and universities, including Southwest Minnesota State University, Florida State University, and Saint Louis University. He has published works in many philosophical areas, including philosophy of biology, philosophy of mind, and popular culture and philosophy.
