{"product_id":"chuck-appearance-and-reality-everyday-philosophy-in-a-tv-spy-comedy-9781804132357","title":"Chuck, Appearance and Reality: Everyday Philosophy in a TV Spy Comedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kelly Dean Jolley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Exeter Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Exeter Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can we know the minds of others? How can we make our own mind known?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the face of it, \u003cem\u003eChuck\u003c\/em\u003e appears to be a fun and funny network TV show merging spy thriller with romantic comedy, a piece of popular art. But the show reveals hidden depths, exploring paradoxes of the human condition in each episode, and justifying a closer reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book uncovers the density and resonance of this beloved TV show through a full-length study rooted in ordinary language philosophy. Chuck's journey from 'Everyman' to reluctant spy, constantly grappling with the blurred lines between his real life and his espionage adventures, is rich material for philosophical reflection. The book delves into the show's intricate narrative and character arcs, unearthing profound insights into themes of appearance and reality, trust, identity and the complexities of human connection. By paying close attention to language and dialogue, the book exposes the plights of minds that the characters' words reveal and conceal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKelly Dean Jolley, the author, has written extensively on Wittgenstein and ordinary language (everyday) philosophy, as well as on \u003cem\u003eSeinfeld\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e. This volume will appeal to those interested in \u003cem\u003eChuck\u003c\/em\u003e, TV-Philosophy, and the problem of other minds. It is written to be accessible to any reflective reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Exeter Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47594602659991,"sku":"9781804132357","price":10009.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781804132357.webp?v=1774986518","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/chuck-appearance-and-reality-everyday-philosophy-in-a-tv-spy-comedy-9781804132357","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}