Shark Tank and Philosophy: Mr. Wonderful and Plato’s Pursuit of Truth Brandon Kirby Plato taught us to have reverence for mathematics. He saw it as the pathway to truth. The inscription above the Academy read, Let none ignorant of geometry enter here. On Shark Tank (and the Canadian version of the show, Dragons’ Den) Kevin…
Get It For Kindle Get It For iPad/iPhone/iPod Get It For Nook Get It For Kobo Explore the philosophical depths of Batman, Superman, Captain America, and your other favorite superheroes — FOR FREE! . Behind the cool costumes, special powers, and unflagging determination to fight evil you’ll find fascinating philosophical questions and concerns deep in…
Philosophy is everywhere. You can find it at work behind the scenes in Hollywood movies and TV shows, between the lines of graphic novels, and in song lyrics and video game plots. It’s not just about the ancient Greeks and bearded professors. Philosophy is all around you and that includes pop culture. Our goal with…
The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series 