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The first truly philosophical exploration of the drag queen in the context of this ground-breaking reality TV show

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This collection uses "Seinfeld" episodes to introduce important concepts in philosophy. Some essays are devoted to single characters, while others explore philosophical issues raised by the show. The authors also examine ethical problems in everyday life, drawing upon examples from the show.

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This collection of essays tackle philosophical questions from these blockbuster films, pondering such issues as whether Anakin as predestined to fall to the Dark Side, if the Jedi are truly role models of moral virtue, and the meaning of being mindful of the "living force."

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A humorous and philosophical look at life in Heaven, or is it Hell

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This volume looks at the deeper issues raised by "The Lord of the Rings" such as: can political power be wielded for good, or must it always corrupt Does technology destroy the truly human Is it morally wrong to give up hope and Can we find meaning in chance events

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The cult sci-fi movie, "The Matrix", presented a fake world made of nothing but perceptions. This text contains 20 essays on philosophical problems raised by the film, which focus on the issue, "Can we be sure the world is really there, and if not, what should we do about it".

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A light-hearted introduction to philosophy through the antics of the Simpsons, television's animated family. The contributors discuss the thought of key philosophers including Aristotle, Sartre and Kant, and tackle issues like irony and the meaning of life, and American anti-intellectualism.

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Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, this title explores such topics as: is Tony Soprano a good man; is Carmella a feminist; morally speaking who is the worst person on "The Sopranos"; and is watching "The Sopranos" harmful to your mental or moral health

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Philosophers debate how Orwell's nightmare world compares to today's world of political acrimony and discontent.

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Deep thinkers plumb the chilling depths of American horror

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This book contains philosophically revealing essays on the rising comic genius, Amy Schumer, also known as the "comedy queen."

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Examines the intriguing anime films and series to find what lies at their core. This title analyzes films such as "Akira", "Astro Boy", "Cowboy Bebop", "Death Note", "Dragon Ball Z", "Full Metal Alchemist", and "Ghost in the Shell". It also covers the storytelling of Japan's animated films, TV series and OVA (original video animation).

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A team of superphilosophers provides a wealth of new insights into the Infinity Wars/End Game saga.

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Bringing together two high-powered pastimes - the sport of baseball and the academic discipline of philosophy - Eric Bronson asks 18 young professors to provide their profound analysis of some aspect of baseball. The results offer surprisingly deep insights into this most American of games.

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In attempting to retain her "human" side, does Sharon really have free will Is killing a Cylon murder or garbage disposal These are some of the questions addressed in this thoughtful collection of writings on the philosophical underpinnings of "Battlestar Galactica."

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A team of philosophers tackles the issues raised by the Blade Runner movies.

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Legions of Bob Dylan fans know he is not just a great composer, writer, and performer, but a great thinker as well. In this collection, 18 philosophers analyze Dylan's ethical positions, political commitments, views on gender and sexuality, and his complicated and controversial attitudes toward religion.

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In the tradition of classic horror films, Buffy the Vampire Slayer addresses ethical issues that have long fascinated audiences. This collection features 23 essays by young professional philosophers that examine crucial ethical and metaphysical aspects of the Buffyverse (the world of Buffy).