The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'Oh! of Homer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780812694338)

This unconventional and lighthearted introduction to the ideas of the major Western philosophers examines The Simpsons -- TV's favorite animated family. The authors look beyond the jokes, the crudeness, the attacks on society -- and see a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. The writers begin with an examination of the characters. Does Homer actually display Aristotle's virtues of character? In what way does Bart exemplify American pragmatism? The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers.

Author: William Irwin
ISBN-10: 0812694333
ISBN-13: 9780812694338
Publisher: Open Court
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2001
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.12w x 0.73d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/12/2001 pg. 72
Booklist 04/15/2001 pg. 1524
Choice 09/01/2001 pg. 134
Christian Century 11/21/2001 pg. 46
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 1
People Weekly 04/07/2003 pg. 49
Publishers Weekly 03/11/2001