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Everything I know I learned from TV : philosophy for the unrepentant couch potato / Mark Rowlands

This work examines fundamental philosophical concepts through the lens of popular television programmes. It explores theories of morality, happiness, and love by applying them to characters and scenarios from shows such as The Simpsons, The Sopranos, and Friends.

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