Amy Schumer and Philosophy

This book contains philosophically revealing essays on the rising comic genius, Amy Schumer, also known as the "comedy queen."

Trade paperback. Seventeen chapters applying a philosophical lens to the work of comedian Amy Schumer, looking at "Snatched", her commonality with Nietzsche, and her commentary on media issues.

Introduction: Dear Amy

Misbehaving

1. Multiple Murderer Emily Middleton
Charlene Elsby

2. Is the Unruly Woman a Platonic Hero or Foe?
Cecilia Li

3. Putting the fun back in non-refundable
Rob Luzecky

Persona Non Grata

4. Self-Confidence and Self-Deprecation
Camille Atkinson

5. Brave
Daniel Malloy

6. Schumer s Selfishness
Rob Arp

7. To Be or Not to Be Perfect?
Karin Flieswasser

Schumer the Philosopher

8. The Funny Thing about Being Yourself
Gregor Balke

9. No Wisdom to Offer You
Jered Janes

10. Amy Schumer or The Incongruities
Noël Carroll

11. Sexistentialism
Gerald Browning

12. Girls Just Want to Have (Mediated) Fun
Fernando Pagnoni Burns

Women Are Funny

13. The Laughter and the Fury
Leigh Kolb

14. Five Stereotypes that Sustain Grape Zones
Michelle Ciurria

15. Are There Certain Things We Should Not Talk About?
Verena Ehrnberger

16. Raucous Feminist, Racially Insensitive or Both?
Jennifer Ware

17. Switching It Up
Gerald Browning

Author Bios
References
Index