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- ISBN: 9781405194754 | 1405194758
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 10/3/2011
What's Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows. Utilizes clear, contemporary and classic examples from popular television shows, such as The Office, Law and Order, Star Trek and Family Guy, to illustrate complex philosophical concepts Organized as an introductory ethics text Features examples from a wide variety of television shows, with individual episodes that are easily and inexpensively accessible Offers a balanced treatment of a number of controversial ethical issues including environmental ethics, animal welfare, abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, assisted suicide, censorship and the erosion of values