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Kaban ng Hiyas
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Kaban ng Hiyas
Congressional Library

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Philosophy

South Park and Philosophy

Author

Robert Arp

Call Number

PL 454922 IV 6380 2020

Accession Number

80164kh

PUBLICATION YEAR

2017

Keywords

South Park, Philosophy, Moral Relativism, Freedom of Expression, Contemporary Social Issues

Book Summary

If you think Saddam and Satan make a kinky couple, wait till you get a load of South Park and Philosophy. Get your Big Wheels ready, because we’re going for a ride, as 22 philosophers take us down the road to understanding the big-picture issues in this small mountain town. A smart and candid look at one of television’s most subversive and controversial shows, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year Draws close parallels between the irreverent nature of South Park and the inquiring and skeptical approach of philosophy Addresses the perennial questions of the show, and the contemporary social and political issues that inspire each episode Uses familiar characters and episodes to illustrate topics such as moral relativism, freedom of expression, gay marriage, blasphemy, democracy, feminism, animal ethics, existential questions and much more makes you laugh out loud

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