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Rick and Morty and Philosophy: In the Beginning Was the Squanch (Popular Culture and Philosophy Book 125) by Lester C. Abesamis, Wayne Yuen is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Rick and Morty and Philosophy: In the Beginning Was the Squanch (Popular Culture and Philosophy Book 125) about?
The adult-oriented science-fiction cartoon series <i>Rick and Morty</i>, shown on Cartoon Network as part of its late-night Adult Swim feature, is famous for its nihilistic anti-hero Rick Sanchez. Rick is a character who rejects God, religion, and meaning, but who embraces science and technology.<br><br> This leads to a popular show that often presents a world view favorable to science and dismissive of spirituality. It is existentialism mashed up with absurdism with a healthy (or unhealthy) dose of dick jokes thrown in. <i>Rick and Morty and Philosophy</i> focuses on the philosophical underpinnings of the show.<br><br> The authors explain and develop ideas that are mentioned or illustrated in various episodes, so that fans can get really solid evidence for what they know already: this show is awesome and deep. Rick has access to technology that allows him to jump between dimensions or realities. He brings his grandson, Morty, along with him on these adventures, often putting Morty in mortal danger. However, Rick’s attitude is that there are an infinite number of Mortys in the multiverse, so if his Morty dies, he can always replace his Morty with another Morty from a different dim
Who reads Rick and Morty and Philosophy: In the Beginning Was the Squanch (Popular Culture and Philosophy Book 125)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Lester C. Abesamis, Wayne Yuen
- Publisher
- Popular Culture and Philosophy
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780812694666
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Philosophy, Performing Arts
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