October 2023 MBR The Philosophy Shelf

The Philosophy Shelf

The Godfather and Philosophy
Joshua Heter and Richard Greene, Editors
Open Universe
c/o Carus Books
www.carusbooks.com
9781637700372, $24.95

https://www.amazon.com/Godfather-Philosophy-Joshua-Heter/dp/1637700377

The Godfather and Philosophy adds to the series 'Pop Culture and Philosophy' by gathering philosophical reflections about the Corleones, a classic Godfather family. One doesn't think of philosophy as applying to Mafia operations, but there's a wealth of insights here that will provoke a different take, from contrasts between Plato and The Godfather to issues of friendship, justice, and codas for behavior. The result is especially recommended for classrooms look at The Godfather in a very different light.

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