Arrested Development and Philosophy
They've Made a Huge Mistake
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Beschreibung
A smart philosophical look at the cult hit television show,Arrested Development
Arrested Development earned six Emmy awards, a GoldenGlobe award, critical acclaim, and a loyal cult following--andthen it was canceled. Fortunately, this book steps into the voidleft by the show's premature demise by exploring the fascinatingphilosophical issues at the heart of the quirky Bluths and theircomic exploits. Whether it's reflecting on Gob's self-deception ordigging into Tobias's double entendres, you'll watch your favoritescenes and episodes of the show in a whole new way.
* Takes an entertaining look at the philosophical ideas andtensions in the show's plots and themes
* Gives you new insights about the Bluth family and othercharacters: Is George Michael's crush on his cousin unnatural? Isit immoral for Lindsay to lie about stealing clothes to hide thefact that she has a job? Are the pictures really of bunkers orballs?
* Lets you sound super-smart as you rattle off the names of greatphilosophers like Sartre and Aristotle to explain key charactersand episodes of the show
Packed with thought-provoking insights, Arrested Developmentand Philosophy is essential reading for anyone who wants toknow more about their late, lamented TV show. And it'll keep youentertained until the long-awaited Arrested Developmentmovie finally comes out. (Whenever that is.)
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William Irwin
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