Homeland and Philosophy For Your Minds Only

In Homeland and Philosophy, 23 philosophers tackle the issues that Showtime's award-winning show Homeland asks us to consider. The drama, which centers on Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody's release from an al-Qaeda prison, and CIA Agent Carrie Mathison's distrust of his intentions, asks questions of identity, what it means to be a terrorist, the conditions and effects of brainwashing, lying for the greater good, and whether or not courage is a virtue.

About the author

Robert Arp is the author and editor of numerous books, book chapters, and articles on philosophy and philosophy and pop culture. He currently works as a data analyst with the U.S. Army. He lives in Overland Park, KS.

Summary

In Homeland and Philosophy, 23 philosophers tackle the issues that Showtime's award-winning show Homeland asks us to consider. The drama, which centers on Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody's release from an al-Qaeda prison, and CIA Agent Carrie Mathison's distrust of his intentions, asks questions of identity, what it means to be a terrorist, the cond

Product details

• Assisted by: Robert Arp (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 04.11.2014
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works
• EAN: 9780812698572
• ISBN: 978-0-8126-9857-2
• Pages: 288
• Illustrations: 8-page four-color insert
• Series: Popular Culture and Philosophy > 85; Popular Culture and Philosophy; Popular Culture & Philosophy > 85
• Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International); PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism