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A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC?s hit TV series, 30 Rock With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of the funniest television shows on the air?and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines goody two shoes , but what does it really mean to be good? Dr. Leo Spaceman routinely demonstrates that medicine is not a science, so what is the role of the incompetent professional in America today? In 30 Rock and Philosophy, Tina Fey and her fellow cast members are thrust onto the philosophical stage with Plato, Aristotle, Kantand other great thinkers to examine these key questions and many others that involve the characters and plotlines of 30 Rock and its fictional TGS with Tracy Jordan comedy show. Takes an entertaining, up-close look at the philosophical issues behind 30 Rock's characters and storylines, from post-feminist ideals to workaholism and the meaning of life Equips you with a new understanding of Liz Lemon, Jack Donaghy, Tracy Jordan, Jenna Maroney, Dr. Spaceman, and other characters Gives you deep and meaningful new reasons (who knew?) for watching Tina Fey and your other favorites on 30 Rock Ideal for both casual and diehard fans, this book is the essential companion for every 30 Rock -watcher.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780470575581
eBay Product ID (ePID)93222432
Product Key Features
Book Title30 Rock and Philosophy: We Want to Go to there
AuthorWilliam Irwin
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Philosophy
Publication Year2010
Dimensions
Item Height236mm
Item Width158mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorWilliam Irwin
Series TitleThe Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States