Philosophy of the Simpsons

[WORKEROUTER]

Anyone ever read this book? As stupid as it may sound, this book is probably one of the most interesting books I've read in a while.

It is basically just a book of essays by various authors about philosophical concepts and how they relate to the Simpson's. For instance, the first essay asks the question of whether Homer displays characteristics of Aristotlian virtue. Another essay analyzes anti-intellectualism in America as it is illuminated by Lisa. The third one talks about Bart and whether he is the type of person Nietze warns us about. All very cool.

It is a perfect book for those who aren't too versed in philosophy.

 

[penkitten]

i learned " i didnt do it"!
and "nobody saw me do it?"

 

[Centaurion]

'if something is hard to do, then it's not worth doing it'
- homer simpson


classic!

 

[DJDamage]

Homer: "When you don't like your job you don't quit, you just go in and do it half-assed everyday. That's the American way."

 

[Giovanni Casanova]

Originally posted by penkitten
i learned " i didnt do it"!
and "nobody saw me do it?"

And you can't prove anything.

 

[comic_relief]

"Doh!!!"

 

[check_mate_kid_uk]

I think he was trying to point out the book not the simpsons quotes lol, im going to buy the book because i checked it on amazon and it seems good.

 

[Giovanni Casanova]

If you're referring to The D'oh of Homer, then, yeah, I've read it. Pretty good stuff, but it's a lot more intellectual than one would expect from something based on the Simpsons.