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The Simpsons and philosophy 2001

By William Irwin, Mark T. Conard, Aeon J. Skoble

  • Simpsons (Television program), Miscellanea, Philosophy, Philosophy, miscellanea

Here we can find out about irony and the meaning of life, the politics of the nuclear family, Marxism in Springfield, the elusiveness of happiness, popular parody as a form of tribute, and why we need animated TV shows. As if all that weren't enough, this book actually contains the worst philosophy essay ever.

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