Mad Men and Philosophy (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture #28) (Paperback)

Mad Men and Philosophy (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture #28) By William Irwin (Editor), James B. South (Editor), Rod Carveth (Editor) Cover Image

Mad Men and Philosophy (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture #28) (Paperback)

By William Irwin (Editor), James B. South (Editor), Rod Carveth (Editor)

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This is book number 28 in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.

A look at the philosophical underpinnings of the hit TV show, Mad Men

With its swirling cigarette smoke, martini lunches, skinny ties, and tight pencil skirts, Mad Men is unquestionably one of the most stylish, sexy, and irresistible shows on television. But the series becomes even more absorbing once you dig deeper into its portrayal of the changing social and political mores of 1960s America and explore the philosophical complexities of its key characters and themes. From Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to John Kenneth Galbraith, Milton Friedman, and Ayn Rand, Mad Men and Philosophy brings the thinking of some of history's most powerful minds to bear on the world of Don Draper and the Sterling Cooper ad agency. You'll gain insights into a host of compelling Mad Men questions and issues, including happiness, freedom, authenticity, feminism, Don Draper's identity, and more.

  • Takes an unprecedented look at the philosophical issues and themes behind AMC's Emmy Award-winning show, Mad Men
  • Explores issues ranging from identity to authenticity to feminism, and more
  • Offers new insights on your favorite Mad Men characters, themes, and storylines

Mad Men and Philosophy will give Mad Men fans everywhere something new to talk about around the water cooler.

ROD CARVETH is an assistant professor in the department of Communications Media at Fitchburg State College. JAMES B. SOUTH is chair of the philosophy department at Marquette University. He edited Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy and James Bond and Philosophy. WILLIAM IRWIN is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling The Simpsons and Philosophy and has overseen recent titles including Batman and Philosophy, House and Philosophy, and Twilight and Philosophy.

Product Details ISBN: 9780470603017
ISBN-10: 0470603011
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: June 1st, 2010
Pages: 272
Language: English
Series: Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture