Downton Abbey and Philosophy

Downton Abbey and Philosophy
Authors
Irwin, William
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Tags
philosophy , anthologies
ISBN
9781405171045
Date
2012-04-10T00:00:00+00:00
Size
0.62 MB
Lang
en
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**A unique philosophical look at the hit television series*Downton Abbey*** Who can resist the lure of *Downton Abbey* and the triumphsand travails of the Crawley family and its servants? We admireBates's sense of honor, envy Carson's steadfastness, and thrill toViolet's caustic wit. *Downton Abbey and Philosophy* draws onsome of history's most profound philosophical minds to delve deeplyinto the dilemmas that confront our favorite characters. WasMatthew right to push Mary away after his injury in the war? WouldLord Grantham have been justified in blocking Lady Sybil's marriageto Tom Branson? And is Thomas really such a bad person?

Offers fresh and intriguing insights into your favorite*Downton Abbey* characters, plot lines, and ideas

Addresses many of your most pressing questions about *DowntonAbbey's* story and characters, such as: Should Daisy have liedto William about her feelings toward him--especially to thepoint of marrying him? Should Mr. Bates have been upfront with Annafrom the beginning about his past?

Views *Downton Abbey* through the lens of some of the mostinfluential philosophical thinkers, from Saint Augustine and DavidHume to Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill

Ventures upstairs *and* downstairs to examine key themesinvolving ethics, virtue, morality, class, feminism, the humancondition, and more

Philosophical speculation awaits on every page of this essential*Downton Abbey* companion. So take a seat in your personallibrary, have the butler pour a cup of tea, and start reading!