Mad Men and Philosophy: Nothing Is as It Seems (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
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Editor: James B. SouthEditor: Rod Carveth
Series Editor: William Irwin
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-06-01
ISBN: 0470603011
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: A Trip Down Memory Lane
Summary: 5 Stars
My 20-something daughter suggested I watch "Mad Men" on [...]: Like a 13-hour movie, she said. So well done. Originally, she thought I would love the depth, excellent production values and of course, the fashion. It was so much more. You see, I majored in Philosophy at a major State university from 1968 - 1972 and went on from there to law school and a wonderful career that spanned poverty and technology law from the late 70s to early 90s. This book is a marvelous survey of the existentialist presentation that permeates "Mad Men". I'm only halfway through (reading on the Kindle; absolute pleasure), and savoring every chapter. Memories of Heidegger, Camus, Sartre, Nietzsche, de Beauvoir, and company flourish through this book. If you didn't major in philosophy, it will all come alive for you in the context of this excellent TV series. And a secret be told, we've never had a TV --- I watch subscribing to iTunes and then purchasing the DVDs for the fascinating commentaries. Enjoy!
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