Pop Culture and Philosophy: Philosophy is everywhere, whether we see it or not. It percolates through culture, appearing in the most unexpected places, whether in superhero films, video games or the lyrics to your favorite songs. Pop culture often talks back to philosophy, invigorating it with fresh examples, puzzles and challenges to centuries-old traditions. In this course, we will examples of philosophy taking center stage in pop culture, inviting us all to participate, think and wonder. Examples include WandaVision and the Ship of Theseus, The Matrix and Plato’s Cave, Blade Runner and the Other Minds Problem, the Social Contract in the world of the Walking Dead, as well as other philosophical questions culled from Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, South Park, Doctor Who, Batman, The Good Place, Tolkien, Dungeons & Dragons, and Harry Potter, among many others.
- Teacher: Jason Walker