{"product_id":"the-big-bang-theory-and-philosophy-rock-paper-scissors-aristotle-locke-the-blackwell-philosophy-and-pop-culture-series","title":"The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) (Paperback, 288 pages) – Wiley, 2012. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n A lighthearted meditation on the philosophical quandaries of the hit television show The Big Bang Theory\u003cp\u003eEver wonder what Aristotle might say about the life Sheldon Cooper leads? Why Thomas Hobbes would applaud the roommate agreement? Who Immanuel Kant would treat with \"haughty derision\" for weaving \"un-unravelable webs?\" And—most importantly—whether Wil Wheaton is truly evil? Of course you have. Bazinga!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book mines the deep thinking of some of history's most potent philosophical minds to explore your most pressing questions about The Big Bang Theory and its nerdy genius characters. You might find other philosophy books on science and cosmology, but only this one refers to Darth Vader Force-chokes, cloning Leonard Nimoy, and oompa-loompa-like engineers. Fo-shizzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives you irresistibly geek-worthy insights on your favorite Big Bang Theory characters, story lines, and ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines important themes involving ethics and virtue, science, semiotics, religion, and the human condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings the thinking of some of the world's greatest philosophers to bear on The Big Bang Theory, from Aristotle and Plato to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Simone de Beauvoir, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for every Big Bang Theory fan, this book explores whether comic-book-wielding geeks can lead the good life, and whether they can know enough science to \"tear the mask off nature and stare at the face of God.\"\u003c\/p\u003e  \n        From the Inside Flap   \u003cp\u003eWhat would Aristotle make of Sheldon Cooper's life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would Thomas Hobbes applaud the roommate agreement?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would Immanuel Kant heap haughty derision upon weaving un-unravelable webs?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs Sheldon's scientistic approach to everyday life healthy or doomed to failure?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs Wil Wheaton truly evil?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answers to your most pressing questions about The Big Bang Theory and its goofy geniuses can be found inside The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy. Packed with irresistibly geek-worthy insights on your favorite characters, storylines, and ideas, this book examines important themes involving ethics and virtue, science, semiotics, religion, and the human condition. It brings the thinking of some of the world's greatest philosophers to bear on key aspects of the show, from Aristotle and Plato to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Simone de Beauvoir, and others. You might find other philosophy books on science and cosmology, but only this one refers to Darth Vader Force-chokes, cloning Leonard Nimoy, and oompa-loompa-like engineers. Essential reading for every fan of The Big Bang Theory, this book explores whether comic book-wielding geeks can lead the good life, and whether they can know enough science to tear the mask off nature and stare at the face of God. Bazinga!\u003c\/p\u003e           From the Back Cover   \u003cp\u003eWhat would Aristotle make of Sheldon Cooper's life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would Thomas Hobbes applaud the roommate agreement?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would Immanuel Kant heap haughty derision upon weaving un-unravelable webs?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs Sheldon's \"scientistic\" approach to everyday life healthy or doomed to failure?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs Wil Wheaton truly evil?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answers to your most pressing questions about The Big Bang Theory and its goofy geniuses can be found inside The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy. Packed with irresistibly geek-worthy insights on your favorite characters, storylines, and ideas, this book examines important themes involving ethics and virtue, science, semiotics, religion, and the human condition. It brings the thinking of some of the world's greatest philosophers to bear on key aspects of the show, from Aristotle and Plato to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Simone de Beauvoir, and others. You might find other philosophy books on science and cosmology, but only this one refers to Darth Vader Force-chokes, cloning Leonard Nimoy, and oompa-loompa-like engineers. Essential reading for every fan of The Big Bang Theory, this book explores whether comic book wielding geeks can lead the good life, and whether they can know enough science to \"tear the mask off nature and stare at the face of God.\" Bazinga!\u003c\/p\u003e           About the Author   \u003cp\u003eDean A. Kowalski is an associate professor of philosophy at University of Wisconsin-Waukesha and the author of five books, most recently Moral Theory at the Movies and The Philosophy of Joss Whedon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including House and Philosophy, Batman and Philosophy, and Inception and Philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e      ","brand":"Dean A. Kowalski, William Irwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46070958948586,"sku":"9781118074558","price":11.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/71J0EV-c9LL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781275337","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/the-big-bang-theory-and-philosophy-rock-paper-scissors-aristotle-locke-the-blackwell-philosophy-and-pop-culture-series","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}