The Daily Show and Philosophy: Moments of Zen in the Art of Fake News (repost)
The Daily Show and Philosophy: Moments of Zen in the Art of Fake News by Jason Holt
English | 2007 | ISBN: 1405163143 | 280 pages | PDF | 2,4 MB
English | 2007 | ISBN: 1405163143 | 280 pages | PDF | 2,4 MB
An entertaining and insightful examination of the Emmy-award winning American satirical news show, broadcast on Comedy Central in the US, and (in an edited edition) on More4 in the UK and CNN International around the world.
Includes discussion of both The Daily Show and its spin-off show, The Colbert Report
Showcases philosophers at their best, discussing truth, knowledge, reality and the American Way
Highlights the razor sharp critical skills of Jon Stewart and his colleagues
Faces tough and surprisingly funny questions about politics, religion, and power head on