TV-Philosophy in Action: The Ethics and Politics of TV Series

TV-Philosophy in Action is a book that explores the relationship between TV shows and social and political issues of our times, using a selection of articles from the French journal Libération and longer pieces to demonstrate how TV series provide a rich resource for thinking about our lives and places them center-stage as works of art and thought.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Publisher: University of Exeter Press

TV-Philosophy in Action is a captivating exploration inspired by philosopher and avid series enthusiast Sandra Laugier's monthly columns featured in the esteemed French journal Libération. This remarkable initiative represents her invaluable contribution to the ongoing collective reflection on the diverse array of TV series crafted by critics, theorists, and the vast community of individual viewers who engage in daily evaluation and discussion of these captivating programs. The book serves as a testament to 'TV-Philosophy in action,' showcasing Laugier's philosophical perspective as a viewer, responding to a selection of particularly noteworthy TV shows from the past two decades, and their profound connections to the social and political issues of our time. Organized under a series of significant themes, including politics, identity, and the narratives we construct about our world, the book unveils the remarkable potential of TV series as a rich source of introspection and thought. It elevates them to the status of works of art and intellectual endeavors, placing them at the forefront of our intellectual discourse.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804130926