Sopranos and Philosophy : I Kill Therefore I Am by Peter Vernezze (2004, Trade Paperback)

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Sopranos and Philosophy : I Kill Therefore I Am, Paperback by Greene, Richard (EDT); Vernezze, Peter (EDT), ISBN 0812695585, ISBN-13 9780812695588, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A collection of essays by philosophers who are also fans of "The Sopranos" analyzes the experiences and personalities of the popular television program from a moral and philosophical viewpoint.

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PublisherOpen Court
ISBN-100812695585
ISBN-139780812695588
eBay Product ID (ePID)30241375

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Book TitleSopranos and Philosophy : I Kill Therefore I am
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicTelevision / Genres / Drama, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Popular Culture
GenrePhilosophy, Performing Arts, Social Science
AuthorPeter Vernezze
Book SeriesPopular Culture and Philosophy Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight11.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-002571
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume NumberVol. 7
Dewey Decimal791.45/72
SynopsisThis collection of essays by philosophers who are also fans does a deep probe of the Sopranos, analyzing the adventures and personalities of Tony, Carmella, Livia, and the rest of television's most irresistible mafia family for their metaphysical, epistemological, value theory, eastern philosophical, and contemporary postmodern possibilities. No prior philosophical qualificationsor mob connections are required to enjoy these musings, which are presented with the same vibrancy and wit that have made the show such a hit., Tony Soprano and the gang meet classic and modern philosophy in these witty, provocative essays. Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, 17 wiseguys (three of them gals) explore such irresistible topics as: Is Tony Soprano a good man? Is Carmela a feminist? Morally speaking, who is the worst person on The Sopranos? Is watching the show harmful to one's moral health? And what if Tony had read Sun Tzu instead of Machiavelli? This collection of essays by philosophers who are also fans does a deep probe of the Sopranos, analyzing the adventures -- and personalities -- of Tony, Carmela, Livia, and the rest of television's most irresistible Mafia family for their metaphysical, epistemological, value theory, Eastern philosophical, and contemporary postmodern possibilities. No prior philosophical qualifications or mob connections are required to enjoy these musings, which are presented with the same vibrancy and wit that have made the show such a hit., Tony Soprano and the gang meet classic and modern philosophy in these witty, provocative essays. Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, 17 wiseguys (three of them gals) explore such irresistible topics as: Is Tony Soprano a good man? Is Carmela a feminist? Morally speaking, who is the worst person on The Sopranos? Is watching the show harmful to one's moral health? And what if Tony had read Sun Tzu instead of Machiavelli?This collection of essays by philosophers who are also fans does a deep probe of the Sopranos, analyzing the adventures -- and personalities -- of Tony, Carmela, Livia, and the rest of television's most irresistible Mafia family for their metaphysical, epistemological, value theory, Eastern philosophical, and contemporary postmodern possibilities. No prior philosophical qualifications or mob connections are required to enjoy these musings, which are presented with the same vibrancy and wit that have made the show such a hit.
LC Classification NumberPN1992.77.S66S67

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    Great read for the serious Sopranos fan.

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