The simpsons and philosophy

The Simpsons is one of the most intelligent and literary shows in television history. At its best, it brilliantly and seamlessly combines sight gags and jokes that adolescents will appreciate with subtle wit and literary and cinematic references that educated adults can enjoy. The Simpsons and Philosophy, which has been translated into many languages, is comprised of 18 essays by philosophers and theorists that explore the thought of key philosophers including Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, Heidegger, and Kant. The contributors tackle issues like irony and the meaning of life, American anti-intellectualism, the aesthetics of allusion, sexual politics, the possibility of happiness, and existential rebellion.

“Each essay provides a hilarious but incisive springboard to some aspect of philosophy.” – Publishers Weekly