Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy
What’s the point of living after your whole world has been destroyed?
Can Starbuck be free if she has a special destiny?
Is Baltar’s scientific worldview superior to Six’s religious faith?
Are Cylons persons?
Is humanity a “flawed creation”?
More than just an action-packed “space opera,” Syfy’s critically acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica offers a dramatic character study of the human ... Read More
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy
Should the Cheshire Cat’s grin make us reconsider the nature of reality?
Can Humpty Dumpty make words mean whatever he says they mean?
Can drugs take us down the rabbit hole?
Is Alice a feminist icon?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue ... Read More
24 and Philosophy
How does Jack cut through other people’s lies and ambiguities?
Is Jack justified in putting lives at risk to save more lives?
When Jack puts his life on the line, is he courageous or just crazy?
Why do presidents trust Jack Bauer? Should they?
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South Park and Philosophy
What does philosophy have to do with flatulence?
Should Big Gay Al be allowed to marry Mr. Slave?
Does South Park’s blasphemous humor go too far?
If it’s OK to ridicule Islam, is it OK to skewer Scientology?
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Iron Man and Philosophy
Can Iron Man’s armor actually think?
Is Tony Stark’s intelligence the greatest source of Iron Man’s power?
Can Iron Man be both a superhero and the corporate property of Stark Industries?
Does the Iron Man technology point the way to a brighter future or a darkening horizon?
Can Tony Stark be a genuine superhero and a hard-drinking womanizer?
On the ... Read More
House and Philosophy
Is being nice overrated?
Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence?
Would reading less and watching more television be good for you?
Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude?
Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is there ... Read More
Family Guy and Philosophy
What’s so funny about dysfunctional families?
Should we all be offended by the show?
Who is more human, Peter or Brian?
Is Lois a feminist?
Is there anything virtuous about Quagmire?
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Twilight and Philosophy
What can vampires tell us about the meaning of life?
Is Edward a romantic hero or a dangerous stalker?
Is Bella a feminist? Is Stephenie Meyer?
How does Stephenie Meyer’s Mormonism fit into the fantastical world of Twilight?
Is Jacob “better” for Bella than Edward?
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Batman and Philosophy
Why doesn’t Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone’s misery?
Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions?
Is Batman better than Superman?
If everyone followed Batman’s example, would Gotham be a better place?
What is the Tao of the Bat?
Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, ... Read More
