The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy

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<p><b>Savor moments of Zen like never before, with our Senior Philosophical Correspondents</b></p><p><i>The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy</i> is revised, expanded, and updated to probe deeper than ever before the philosophical significance of the quintessential fake news show of the 21st century.</p><ul><li>Features significant revisions and updates from the first 2007 edition</li><li>Includes discussion of both<i>The Daily Show</i> and its spin-off,<i>The Colbert Report</i></li><li>Reveals why and how<i>The Daily Show</i> is philosophically engaging and significant</li><li>Showcases philosophers at their best, discussing truth, knowledge, reality, and the American Way</li><li>Faces head on tough and surprisingly funny questions about politics, religion, and power</li></ul>

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<p><b>Jason Holt</b> is Associate Professor at Acadia University. He is author of<i>Blindsight</i><i>and the Nature of Consciousness</i>, co-author of<i>Flexibility: A Concise Guide</i>, and editor of<i>The Daily Show and Philosophy</i> and a forthcoming anthology in philosophy of sport.<br /></p><p><b>William Irwin</b> is Professor of Philosophy at Kings College in Pennsylvania. He originated the philosophy and popular culture genre of books as coeditor of the bestselling<i>The Simpsons and Philosophy</i> and has overseen recent titles including<i>Superman and Philosophy</i>,<i>Black Sabbath and Philosophy,</i> and<i>Spider-Man and Philosophy</i>.</p>

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