Joseph Dennis Foy

The Castaway Kids: and the Pirates of Zactrala Island

Danny Herrera is an overweight, 13-year-old misfit from San Francisco, California who lives with his lazy, bullying uncles. They decide to send Danny away to Fat Camp during his last summer before high school as a cruel punishment. Instead, Danny gathers his group of unlikely friends and devises a p...

Homer Simpson Ponders Politics: Popular Culture as Political Theory

It is often said that the poet Homer "educated" ancient Greece. Joseph J. Foy and Timothy M. Dale have assembled a team of notable scholars who argue, quite persuasively, that Homer Simpson and his ilk are educating America and offering insights into the social order and the human condition.Followin...

SpongeBob SquarePants and Philosophy: Soaking Up Secrets Under the Sea! (Popular Culture and Philosophy)

SpongeBob SquarePants and Philosophy is designed to introduce fans of SpongeBob SquarePants to some of the great thinkers and questions in philosophy. The essays can be shared by young and old alike, kindling new interest in philosophy and life’s big questions. What keeps SpongeBob reeling in” major...

[ Homer Simpson Goes to Washington: American Politics Through Popular Culture (Updated) ] By Foy, Joseph J. ( Author ) [ 2010 ) [ Paperback ]

[ { HOMER SIMPSON GOES TO WASHINGTON: AMERICAN POLITICS THROUGH POPULAR CULTURE } ] by Foy, Joseph J (AUTHOR) Aug-22-2008 [ Hardcover ]

Homer Simpson Marches on Washington: Dissent through American Popular Culture

The Simpsons questions what is culturally acceptable, showcasing controversial issues like homosexuality, animal rights, the war on terror, and religion. This subtle form of political analysis is effective in changing opinions and attitudes on a large scale. Homer Simpson Marches on Washington explo...

Roald Dahl and Philosophy: A Little Nonsense Now and Then

For generations the elements of humor, poignancy, fantasy, and unfettered morality found within acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl’s most famous tales have captivated both children and adults. Classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda,...

Jim Henson and Philosophy: Imagination and the Magic of Mayhem

Jim Henson’s creations have inspired generations with characters that are among the world’s most recognizable cultural icons. From Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their Muppet friends, to the legendary Sesame Street and the Children’s Television Workshop, Henson has immeasurably impacted the growth,...