Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing
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Editor: William IrwinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-08-20
ISBN: 0812694090
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Open Court
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Book Review: A book about nothing
Summary: 2 Stars
As both a Seinfeld fan and student of philosphy, I thought this would be an entertaining analysis on the long running sitcom. Unfortunately, it fails to deliver either in adequate depth to make an impression. Rather than an overarching theme, the book is a collection of essays--some of which are redundant as the book progresses. Beginning philosophy students might find it a fun introduction to the subject. But it adds little for those well-read in the field.
Summary of Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing
Designed for philosophers as well as readers with no particular philosophical background, the essays in this lively book are grouped into four amusing acts. Act One looks at the four Seinfeld characters through a philosophical lens and includes Jerry and Socrates: The Examined Life? Act Two examines historical philosophers from a Seinfeldian standpoint and offers Plato or Nietzsche? Time, Essence, and Eternal Recurrence in Seinfeld. Act Three, Untimely Meditations by the Water Cooler, explores philosophical issues raised by the show, such as, Is it rational for George to do the opposite? And Act Four, Is There Anything Wrong with That?, discusses ethical problems of everyday life using Seinfeld as a basis. Seinfeld and Philosophy also provides a guide to Seinfeld episodes and a chronological list of the philosophers cited in this book.General Books
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