What's Good on Tv?: Understanding Ethics Through Television

by Watson, Jamie Carlin
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ISBN: 9781405194761
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What's Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows.
  • Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and classic television shows, such as The Office, Law and Order, Star Trek and Family Guy, to illustrate complex philosophical concepts
  • Designed to be used as a stand-alone or supplementary introductory ethics text
  • Features case studies, study questions, and suggested readings
  • Episodes mentioned are from a wide variety of television shows, and are easily accessible
  • Offers a balanced treatment of a number of controversial ethical issues including environmental ethics, animal welfare, abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, assisted suicide, censorship and the erosion of values
  • Includes a companion website at http: //whatsgoodontv.webs.com
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Watson, Jamie Carlin
  • ISBN: 9781405194761
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.10 x 0.90
  • Number Of Pages: 318
  • Publication Year: 2011
Language: English

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