24 and Philosophy
The World According to Jack
By Jennifer Hart Weed (Editor); Richard Brian Davis (Editor); Ronald Weed (Editor)
(Wiley-Blackwell, Paperback, 9781405171045, 224pp.)
Publication Date: November 2007
Categories: General, Television - General
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24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. With the help of twenty "24 crazed" philosophers, you'll figure out what makes this guy tick, and much much more.
- A witty, but philosophical exploration of the popular television series 24, now in its sixth season
- Addresses pressing ethical issues relating to torture, terrorism and warfare
- Raises fascinating questions about knowledge, loyalty, and suspicion
- Explores in-depth the character and behaviour of Jack Bauer
- Written by philosophers who are all serious fans of the show
Jennifer Hart Weed, Richard Davis, and Ronald Weed teach Philosophy at Tyndale University College in Toronto.











