24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack: 30 (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)

24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack: 30 (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)

by Richard Brian Davis (Editor), Jennifer Hart Weed (Editor), Ronald Weed (Editor)

Synopsis

24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. With the help of twenty " 24 crazed" philosophers, you'll figure out what makes this guy tick, and much much more. A witty, but philosophical exploration of the popular television series 24 , now in its sixth season Addresses pressing ethical issues relating to torture, terrorism and warfare Raises fascinating questions about knowledge, loyalty, and suspicion Explores in-depth the character and behaviour of Jack Bauer Written by philosophers who are all serious fans of the show

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 15 Nov 2007

ISBN 10: 1405171049
ISBN 13: 9781405171045

Media Reviews
This book is a witty exploration of the methods and motivations used by characters in the highly charged television drama and how some questions can be answered in our own lives. ( Colleges.com )
Author Bio
Jennifer Hart Weed, Richard Davis, and Ronald Weed teach Philosophy at Tyndale University College in Toronto.