Author(s): J.Jeremy Wisnewski

Cultural Studies

Stewie: What the deuce? The fat man and philosophy? Philosophy and the fat man? You simply can't be serious. And I thought the French resistance was laughable! Peter: I'm gonna be in a book? That's freakin' sweet! Brian: Well, it's about time. I mean, whose leg do I have to hump to get some humanism around here? That's right. We've done it. We've brought together lowbrow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and highbrow philosophical reflection. Ok, it's not that highbrow, but the results are outrageously delicious.In "Family Guy and Philosophy" we tackle the perennial positions of the show and contemplate a little philosophy to boot! Is "Family Guy" really a vehicle for conservative politics? What's so funny about dysfunctional families? Should we all be offended by the show? This book gathers original essays from premier philosophers to get behind the punchlines and find out what we're really laughing at. And of course we dive into the philosophy of the cast as well, asking the important questions, like: What the hell is wrong with Stewie? Who is more human, Peter or Brian? Is Lois a feminist? Is there anything virtuous about Quagmire? "Family Guy and Philosophy" takes an introspective look at what this show can teach us about the ego, ethics, religion, death, and of course, time-travel, and delivers a merciless exploration of one of TV's most unrelenting families. Stewie: Ok. Maybe the French resistance wasn't funnier - but at least it's over.