Tony Soprano and the gang meet classic and modern philosophy in these witty, provocative essays. Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, 17 wiseguys (three of them gals) explore such irresistible topics as: Is Tony Soprano a good man? Is Carmela a feminist? Morally speaking, who is the worst person on The Sopranos? Is watching the show harmful to one's moral health? And what if Tony had read Sun Tzu instead of Machiavelli? This collection of essays by philosophers who are also fans does a deep probe of the Sopranos, analyzing the adventures and personalities of Tony, Carmela, Livia, and the rest of television's most irresistible Mafia family for their metaphysical, epistemological, value theory, Eastern philosophical, and contemporary postmodern possibilities. No prior philosophical qualifications or mob connections are required to enjoy these musings, which are presented with the same vibrancy and wit that have made the show such a hit.
Foreword by:
Vincent Pastore Edited by:
Richard Greene, Peter Vernezze Imprint: Open Court Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 326g ISBN:9780812695588 ISBN 10: 0812695585 Series:Popular Culture and Philosophy Pages: 352 Publication Date:16 March 2004 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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A / AS level
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
