title: The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer (Popular Culture and Philosophy)
author:  William Irwin 
description: No doubt Aristotle just rolled over in his grave. An essay called "Homer and Aristotle" would appear to be a treatise on two ancient Greek thinkers; in this case, it's a depiction of Homer Simpson's Aristotelian virtues. Raja Halwani's "Homeric" essay is amusing, though, and moreover, it actually ends up being enlightening, especially for those just learning Aristotle's ethics. Bart may be a Nietzschean without knowing it; Mr. Burns is a cipher for unhappiness (except when he eats "so-called iced-cream"); and Ned Flanders raises questions about neighborly love. <i>The Simpsons and Philosophy</i> has a lot to say about <i>The Simpsons</i>, and even more to say about philosophy.
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  Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing
  
  
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  The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D’oh! of Homer
  
  
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  The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real
  
  
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  Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy: Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale
  
  
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  Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts
  
  
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  Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine
  
  
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  Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way
  
  
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  Bob Dylan and Philosophy: It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Thinking)
  
  
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  Monty Python and Philosophy: Nudge Nudge, Think Think!
  
  
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