24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack
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"24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack" is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. With the help of twenty "24 crazed" philosophers, you'll figure out what makes this guy tick, and much much more. - A witty, but philosophical exploration of the pop...
"24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack" is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. With the help of twenty "24 crazed" philosophers, you'll figure out what makes this guy tick, and much much more.
- A witty, but philosophical exploration of the popular television series 24, now in its sixth season.
- Addresses pressing ethical issues relating to torture, terrorism and warfare.
- Raises fascinating questions about knowledge, loyalty, and suspicion.
- Explores in-depth the character and behaviour of Jack Bauer.
- Written by philosophers who are all serious fans of the show. Книга «24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack» автора Richard Brian Davis оценена посетителями КнигоГид, и её читательский рейтинг составил 8.80 из 10.
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- Серия: The Blackwell Philosophy and PopCulture
- ISBN (EAN): 1405171049
- Языки: Русский
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- Год написания: 2007
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