If Rodin’s Thinker had a television, he would love The Office and Philosophy: Scenes from the Unexamined Life. Part of Blackwell’s Philosophy and PopCulture Series, the book revisits episodes of both the British and American versions and asks big questions like: What drives Michael Scott’s moral failure? Or, Does Dwight's status as Assistant to the Regional Manager contribute to an identity crisis? Thought-provoking and funny. ( )

A collection of essays which vary widely in quality and insight. Some are intriguing, if all-too-brief, glances into some interesting and relevant philosophical topics. Others lean more heavily on a playful examination of what could be more accurately described as character development. And still others are mostly excuses to try to be as funny and ironic as the television shows themselves (with more or less--usually less--success). Still, this book provides some interesting examinations of virtue, humor, knowledge and morality, and frequent references back to what are, regardless of their philosophical depth, enjoyable and amusing shows are sure to bring a smile or two as well. ( )