The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke Author: Dean Kowalski | Language: English | ISBN:
1118074556 | Format: EPUB
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“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 and engagement with the characters in these shows.” (Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 10 August 2012)
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- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 8, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118074556
- ISBN-13: 978-1118074558
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
If you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory (TV show not the scientific theory) --and I am a fan -- then this book is for you. Well, if you really hate philosophy then you may not like the book, which could mean that Sheldon Cooper wouldn't like the book. After all, Sheldon sees no purpose for the humanities. Still, if you're a fan you'll like the book, at least I did.
The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy is the latest volume in an ongoing series of books that explore philosophy, an academic discipline that can be rather esoteric, abstract, and even dry (if you had my philosophy professor that is), through the lens of popular culture. Other volumes make use of South Park, Harry Potter, Arrested Development, and Twilight, just to name a few. By making use of popular culture icons, the series brings to life the kinds of questions that philosophy seeks to address - the "big questions," such as what is real and how we should behave. At the same time, this book offers something different from a typical philosophy textbook. Dean Kowalski writes: "Rarely do philosophy books explore whether comic book-wielding geeks can lead the good life, or whether they can know enough science to tear the mask off nature and stare at the face of God. Rarer still are explorations into how socially awkward, Superhero-loving brainiacs meaningfully interact with down-to-earth beauties from India or the Cheesecake Factory." (p. 2).
In this volume, which utilizes The Big Bang Theory, is comprised of seventeen chapters, divided into five sections. Part One looks at Aristotle, Part Two examines ethics, Part Three looks into science and religion, while Part Four explores language and meaning, and finally in Part Five the essays look at aspects of the human experience.
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