There seem to be some very heavy ideas ingrained in these shows. I am no philosopher, but I percieve heavy emphasis on the concepts of autonomy, determinism, and approaches toward various ethical dilemmas. The antagonists and protaganists in these shows seem to trade places from time to time, and grapple with some political philosophy as well. Ultimately, the viewer seems invited to make their own judgements, which I prefer to being told what is right or wrong.
These shows make me think that there is hope for syndicated television after all. What do you all think?
2007-03-12 05:25:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
They are designed to make you think like much of William Shakespeare's works. The idea is for people to form their own opinions and then it can be discussed and various ideas that are similar but different can pyridine together creating even more meaning.
That is what theater is supposed to be about not Paris Hilton.
2007-03-12 06:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah!! LOST have an intense philosophical content.
Well starting with the names of some characters like Joh Locke(a philosopher), rousseau(other philosopher).
Also cuz about the conclusion of diferent chapters like everything happens for a reason, we make our destiny, etc..
Thse programs goes around philosophical questions and answers making us think.
2007-03-12 05:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by dsro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It places values outside the reality of life on earth and lacks a genuine romantic fundamental.
2007-03-12 06:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by Micheal A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Battlestar Galactica was an allegory based on Mormonism.
2007-03-12 05:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by grantwiscour 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
SciFi writers are the biggest moralist on the face of the earth. They will sneak in their belief system every chance they get. I'm not passing judgment. It just the way they are.
2007-03-12 05:37:14 · answer #5 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I Think StarTreck is a better example,esp. the movies.
2007-03-12 05:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by Gary B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No I just watch for the hot chicks.
2007-03-12 05:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. It is just a bunch of junk for geeks.
2007-03-12 05:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by SensiblySmart 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋