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Mad Men and Philosophy: Nothing Is as It Seems (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) Audiobook (Unabridged)

By: Rod Carveth
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Read By: Tom Parks Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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A look at the philosophical underpinnings of the hit TV show Mad Men.

With its swirling cigarette smoke, martini lunches, skinny ties, and tight pencil skirts, Mad Men is unquestionably one of the most stylish, sexy, and irresistible shows on television. But the series becomes even more absorbing once you dig deeper into its portrayal of the changing social and political mores of 1960s America and explore the philosophical complexities of its key characters and themes. From Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to John Kenneth Galbraith, Milton Friedman, and Ayn Rand, Mad Men and Philosophy brings the thinking of some of history's most powerful minds to bear on the world of Don Draper and the Sterling Cooper ad agency. You'll gain insights into a host of compelling Mad Men questions and issues, including happiness, freedom, authenticity, feminism, Don Draper's identity, and more.

Takes an unprecedented look at the philosophical issues and themes behind AMC's Emmy Award-winning show Mad Men.

Explores issues ranging from identity to authenticity to feminism, and more.

Offers new insights on your favorite Mad Men characters, themes, and storylines.

Mad Men and Philosophy will give Mad Men fans everywhere something new to talk about around the water cooler.

Download and start listening now!

"Fairly easy to read book that discusses several important aspects of philosophy in the context of how Don, Pete, Peggy, Betty, Roger and the rest of the Sterling Cooper crew interact with each other, their clients, and the targets of their advertising. Lots to think about in each chapter."

— The_tortie (4 out of 5 stars)

Mad Men and Philosophy: Nothing Is as It Seems (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Uneven (hey, it's a compilation of essays) but ultimately interesting breakdown of "Mad Men" in terms of philosophical ideas. If you're a "Mad Men" fan, leaf through the book and you're bound to find something worthwhile. "

    — David, 1/13/2014
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    " A nice side-read for higher-functioning Mad Men fans. I'd be interested to hear the opinion of Mad Men fans with a philosophy background. Some essays are easier to relate to than others, and the book is a bit outdated at this point (only references the first three seasons). "

    — Joe, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I had high hopes for this book and was sincerely disappointed. "

    — Beth, 12/5/2013
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    " Interesting analysis of the tv show Mad Men. The various writers make some good points and really make you think about the interrelationships of the characters, character faults and strengths, and the many things that go unsaid. Great companion reading for fans of the show. "

    — Amatullah, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Really no highlights and really no strong close reads of the show, felt shallow and very ahhh duh. "

    — Charity, 9/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The book had some interesting thoughts on the characters, but I found it annoying that each chapter was written by different authors. That meant that the reader has to read some quotes over and over and over.... "

    — Stephanie, 5/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good philosophy refresher course for anyone hooked on Mad Men. Some facts from the show seem to conflict with articles written in magazines but the main theories were sound. "

    — Monica, 1/2/2013
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    " I have a love hate relationship with this series. They're always meandering essays without any definitive or particularly interesting arguments. Still they tend to be enjoyable and thought provoking. This is no different. "

    — David, 5/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting if somewhat repetitive look at the series. "

    — Joey, 2/22/2012