30 Rock and Philosophy

A fascinating exploration of the philosophy behind NBC'shit TV series, 30 Rock

With edgy writing and a great cast, 30 Rock is one of thefunniest television shows on the air--and where hilarityensues, philosophical questions abound: Are Liz Lemon and JackDonaghy ethical heroes? Kenneth redefines "goody two shoes", butwhat does it really mean to be good? Dr. Leo Spaceman routinelydemonstrates that medicine is not a science, so what is therole of the incompetent professional in America today?

In 30 Rock and Philosophy, Tina Fey and her fellow castmembers are thrust onto the philosophical stage with Plato,Aristotle, Kantand other great thinkers to examine these keyquestions and many others that involve the characters and plotlinesof 30 Rock and its fictional TGS with Tracy Jordancomedy show.
* Takes an entertaining, up-close look at the philosophicalissues behind 30 Rock's characters and storylines, frompost-feminist ideals to workaholism and the meaning of life
* Equips you with a new understanding of Liz Lemon, Jack Donaghy,Tracy Jordan, Jenna Maroney, Dr. Spaceman, and othercharacters
* Gives you deep and meaningful new reasons (who knew?) forwatching Tina Fey and your other favorites on 30 Rock

Ideal for both casual and diehard fans, this book is theessential companion for every 30 Rock--watcher.