JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ted Lasso and Philosophy: No Question Is into Touch, Marybeth Baggett and David Baggett (eds) (2024).

  • Published In: Journal of Popular Television, 2024, v. 12, n. 2. P. 231 1 of 3

  • Database: Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mendez, Alex 3 of 3

Abstract

The book *Ted Lasso and Philosophy: No Question Is into Touch* (2024) explores philosophical themes embedded in the television show *Ted Lasso*, making complex ideas accessible to readers with limited philosophical background. Organized into five parts with essays addressing topics such as virtue ethics, friendship, authenticity, and gender construction, the collection draws on figures like Aristotle and Saint Augustine, as well as traditions including stoicism and Chinese philosophy. Several essays examine the show's treatment of masculinity and gender through feminist philosophy, while others analyze its use of music and props to deepen aesthetic and existential understanding. The volume also engages with television and cultural studies by comparing *Ted Lasso* to other series and highlighting its potential for interdisciplinary research in philosophy and media studies.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Popular Television. 2024/06, Vol. 12, Issue 2, p231
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2046-9861
  • DOI:10.1386/jptv_00126_5
  • Accession Number:179165491
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