What's Good on TV?

Understanding Ethics Through Television

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
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Author: Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp ISBN: 9781444343014
Publisher: Wiley Publication: July 26, 2011
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: Jamie Carlin Watson, Robert Arp
ISBN: 9781444343014
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: July 26, 2011
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

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
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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.

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