30 Rock and Philosophy
by J. Jeremy Wisnewski
I know it sounds silly, but I loved this book. How can a 22-minute sitcom thinly veiled as the backstage antics of SNL inspire a book of corresponding philosophy? Believe it or not, it can. And for fans of 30 Rock, you’re going to want to read this book.
We all love Kenneth the Page, but what are the deeper meanings behind his moral code? How does it relate to Plato and the idea of the noble lie? And how does a hilarious, yet extremely silly, show shape how our modern generation views race, sexual orientation, and feminism? Believe it or not, these “philosophies” are discussed, while including innumerable episode references and favorite quotes.
The book is separated into themed sections, but really, it’s sixteen essays compiled by obvious fans of the show who have a concern about modern society and philosophy. The only downside: it was published in 2010, so it only references the first three seasons. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive book, keep shopping. But if you want a trip down memory lane of those first few adorable seasons, give this funny and thoughtful book a whirl.
We all love Kenneth the Page, but what are the deeper meanings behind his moral code? How does it relate to Plato and the idea of the noble lie? And how does a hilarious, yet extremely silly, show shape how our modern generation views race, sexual orientation, and feminism? Believe it or not, these “philosophies” are discussed, while including innumerable episode references and favorite quotes.
The book is separated into themed sections, but really, it’s sixteen essays compiled by obvious fans of the show who have a concern about modern society and philosophy. The only downside: it was published in 2010, so it only references the first three seasons. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive book, keep shopping. But if you want a trip down memory lane of those first few adorable seasons, give this funny and thoughtful book a whirl.