24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack | |
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Written by: | Jennifer Hart Weed, Ronald Weed, Richard Brian Davis |
Pages: | 244 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing |
Pub. date: | November 27, 2007 |
ISBN number: | 978-1405171045 |
24 and Philosophy: The World According to Jack is a 24 reference book by Jennifer Hart Weed, Ronald Weed, and Richard Brian Davis. It was released November 27, 2007.
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Official summary[]
24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. With the help of twenty "24 crazed" philosophers, you'll figure out what makes this guy tick, and much much more.
- A witty, but philosophical exploration of the popular television series 24, now in its sixth season
- Addresses pressing ethical issues relating to torture, terrorism and warfare
- Raises fascinating questions about knowledge, loyalty, and suspicion
- Explores in-depth the character and behaviour of Jack Bauer
- Written by philosophers who are all serious fans of the show