Description: The essays in this collection analyze a variety of contemporary television shows to argue for the role that TV plays in moral identity formation. Audiences take from television viewing a better sense of what matters to them, ways of relating to others, and a moral sense of the world they inhabit.
Brief description: James Rocha is Associate Professor of Philosophy at California State University, Fresno, USA.
Review Quotes:
"This fine collection of essays captures exactly why television in its Golden Age is so ripe for fruitful ethical analysis. A great feature of this book is that it finds compelling and enduring philosophy in so many different programs. In other words, it's not just for members of particular fandoms. It has real appeal for a variety of fandoms, as well as for philosophers. This book is a welcome addition to the growing field of philosophy and pop culture." --Richard Greene, Weber State University, editor of The Sopranos and Philosophy and Dexter and Philosophy
"This series of essays, written by various contributors, scrutinizes an assortment of television series ranging from the prestigious, such as The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and The Wire, to "lighter" fare, such as Letterkenny and The Unicorn, through a philosophical lens. The moral framework applied to each series is well researched, making this collection a sound addition to courses across disciplines from philosophy to media and film studies. The popularity of several of these series, coupled with some authors' (likely) divisive conclusions, will ensure lively student discussions in class and on the page. Highly recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty." --Choice Reviews