What's Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television
presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows.
Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and classic television shows, such as
The Office
,
Law and Order
Star Trek
and
Family Guy
, to illustrate complex philosophical concepts
Designed to be used as a stand-alone or supplementary introductory ethics text
Features case studies, study questions, and suggested readings
Episodes mentioned are from a wide variety of television shows, and are easily accessible
Offers a balanced treatment of a number of controversial ethical issues including environmental ethics, animal welfare, abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, assisted suicide, censorship and the erosion of values
Includes a companion website at http://whatsgoodontv.webs.com