30 Rock and Philosophy: We Want to Go to There

Wiley (2010)
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_A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC’s hit TV series, _30 Rock__ With edgy writing and a great cast, _30 Rock_ is one of the funniest television shows on the air—and where hilarity ensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines "goody two shoes", but what does it really mean to be good? Dr. Leo Spaceman routinely demonstrates that medicine is not a science, so what _is_ the role of the incompetent professional in America today? In _30 Rock and Philosophy,_ Tina Fey and her fellow cast members are thrust onto the philosophical stage with Plato, Aristotle, Kantand other great thinkers to examine these key questions and many others that involve the characters and plotlines of _30 Rock_ and its fictional _TGS with Tracy Jordan_ comedy show. Takes an entertaining, up-close look at the philosophical issues behind _30 Rock'_s characters and storylines, from post-feminist ideals to workaholism and the meaning of life Equips you with a new understanding of Liz Lemon, Jack Donaghy, Tracy Jordan, Jenna Maroney_,_ Dr. Spaceman, and other characters Gives you deep and meaningful new reasons for watching Tina Fey and your other favorites on _30 Rock_ Ideal for both casual and diehard fans, this book is the essential companion for every _30 Rock­_-watcher

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