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The Sopranos and Philosophy: I Kill Therefore I Am
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Sopranos and Philosophy: I Kill Therefore I Am
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Richard Greene
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Edited by Peter Vernezze
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Foreword by Vincent Pastore
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| Series | Popular Culture and Philosophy |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:352 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Television
Philosophy
TV tie-in humour |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780812695588
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| Classifications | Dewey:100 |
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Publishing Details |
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Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
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| Publication Date |
1 April 2004 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
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.
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