Veronica Mars and Philosophy E-Book

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Serie: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 336

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

Veronica Mars is a kick-ass private investigator, smart and street-wise. But what can her character tell us about larger life issues, such as knowledge and skepticism, trust and friendship, revenge, race, gender, and feminism? What makes her tick? And why is Logan such a sarcastic bad boy, anyway?

Veronica Mars and Philosophy features a thought-provoking collection of essays centered on philosophical issues brought forth in Veronica Mars, the critically acclaimed neo-noir detective series set in the fictional town of Neptune, California. Fans and newcomers alike will gain unique insights into the philosophical make-up of a hit show that tackled both crime and some of the larger mysteries of life.

• Introduces significant philosophical concepts that arise in the cult TV show, Veronica Mars
• Tackles topics relevant to contemporary youth culture, including trust and friendship, revenge, knowledge and skepticism, race, class, gender, and feminism
• Offers insights into darker themes explored in the series, which is noted for the complexity and intricate plotting of its storylines
• Delves deeply into the psychology of Veronica Mars during her transition from high school to college
• Written for fans of the television show, philosophy students or readers interested in popular culture
• Timed for release with the highly anticipated Veronica Mars feature film

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CONTENTS

Cover

Series page

Title page

Copyright page

Dedication page

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: Veronica Mars is Rich Dude Kryptonite

1 Getting Past the Velvet Ropes

Backup

The Computer Geek and the Snitch

Lessons from the Navarros

Other People Suck

Status Update

Acknowledgment

2 “That’s Really Criminal of You”

“I Failed Criminal Law and I Still Know that Can’t be Good”

“A Long Time Ago”

“I Get All My Criminal Tendencies from You”

“That Community’s a Lot More Wholesome and Functional than, Just for Example, Neptune Is”

3 “Got Any Enemies You Know About?” … “Well, There’s the Klan”

“The Hero Is the One Who Stays and the Villain Is the One Who Splits”

“How Do You People Not Make Yourselves Sick?”

“Why Do You Care So Much for That Skinny Negro Anyway?”

“I Suddenly Feel Like I’m in a Scene from The Outsiders”

Mea culpa

Part 2: Veronica Mars is a Triple Threat—Girl, Teenager, and Private Detective

4 Breaking Bad in Neptune

My Big Fat Sociology Experiment

“Despite Popular Opinion, You Really Can’t Beat the Truth Out of Someone”

The Axis of Mercer

“Haven’t Thought of You Lately at All”

5 Noir Neptune

“A Town without a Middle Class”

“Fun? You Think I’m Having Fun?”

“I Know All of This Because I Have Done Everything I Can to Get to the Truth”

6 “Don’t Forget about Me, Veronica”

“Memories Both Misty and Water-Colored”

“I Haven’t Thought of You Lately at All”

“Even the Experts Agree, a Girl Needs Closure”