Monty Python and Philosophy by Gary L. Hardcastle

The Pythons have been exemplary participants in the latter tradition, either through parody, or by echoing in a funnier and more succinct way the skeptical arguments of such philosophical predecessors as Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776). Analytic Philosophy as Reflected in the Work of Monty Python. There is a long philosophical tradition of constructing rational arguments for the existence and attributes of God, and an equally long skeptical tradition of deconstructing those same arguments. Hardcastle giving his world-renowned, nationally acclaimed. Yet when we begin inquiring into Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, “there is some doubt” about whether God is really real, or, to put it more philosophically, there is doubt over whether God’s existence can be established through a valid argument. Reisch : Open Court : Nudge Nudge, Think Think (Popular Culture and Philosophy) : : 288 : USD 17. If we asked Arthur, King of the Britons, he would certainly testify that God exists, speaks English, and can’t stand people groveling, averting their eyes, ceaselessly apologizing, and deeming themselves unworthy. Fortunately, the Pythons have answers to it. Reisch (Editor), William Irwin (Editor) 18 ratings Part of: Popular Culture and Philosophy (124 books) Kindle Edition £14. Monty Python and Philosophy follows the same hit format as the other titles in this popular series and explains all the philosophical concepts discussed in laymens terms.“Is God really real?”This is a perennial question for the philosophy of religion. Monty Python and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy): Nudge Nudge, Think Think: 19 (Popular Culture and Philosophy, 19) Paperback 30 Mar. Fifteen experts in topics like mythology, Buddhism, feminism, logic, ethics, and the philosophy of science bring their expertise to bear on Python movies such as Monty Pythons Life of Brian and Flying Circus mainstays such as the Argument Clinic, the Dead Parrot Sketch, and, of course, the Bruces, the Pythons demented, song-filled vision of an Australian philosophy department. Monty Python and Philosophy extends that recognition into the world of philosophy.

The Pythons John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Terry Gilliam are increasingly recognized and honored for their creativity and enduring influence in the worlds of comedy and film. Book Synopsis From the 1970s cult TV show, Monty Pythons Flying Circus, to the current hit musical Spamalot, the Monty Python comedy troupe has been at the center of popular culture and entertainment.

This volume follows the same hit format as the other titles in this series and explains all the philosophical concepts in laymens terms.

About the Book Fifteen experts on topics like mythology, Buddhism, feminism, logic, ethics, and the philosophy of science bring their expertise to bear on Monty Python movies. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Monty Python and Philosophy: Nudge Nudge, Think Think by Gary L.

Monty Python and Philosophy by Gary L. Hardcastle